The fragrance blinded his senses
and the scent of wild lavender
blended with the perfume
she used to wear
he had not seen her for countless years
the memories had almost dwindled
the pain had also resigned
but that slight whiff of her essence
rattled the hornet’s nest
and rekindled the fading evanescence
Copyright © Shantanu Baruah
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I think smell is one of our strongest senses.
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True my friend. Thanks for your comment
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You’re welcome.
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😊🌸
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Scents can indeed be quite powerful memory triggers. Beautiful write. 🙂
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Thanks so much my dear friend 🌸🌸
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Agreed, this is a sort of interpersonal Proustian moment, the memory-scent.
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Thanks so much for your read and comment
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Beautiful
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Thanks so much dear Adithya ❤️
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You are so correct about the smell of perfume bringing back memories of the past or the night before in a crowded bar dancing and partying all night long. Not any more but great post Shantanu !!
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Thanks for your comment. I am sure the memories surge. Doesn’t matter how young or old one is 😊
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You are right age has no barriers to memories coming up in our thoughts by various means.
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Thanks for always having a positive outlook. Stay blessed. Hope you recovered well
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I have recovered well only slight problem left over. I used to carry with me and read a book called ” The Power of Positive Thinking.” Plus I know it works and makes us feel good.
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Great. I am sure 2019 will bring health and happiness to you. Stay blessed
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Thank you for the thoughtful warm kind comment. Stay blessed my friend.
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Everyone in love would have experienced this❤👌👌👌
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Thanks for your comment and absolutely true that
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NICE!!
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Thank you
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You’re welcome
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😊🌸
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Love
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Thanks so much, Joni
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