Soir d’orage, strange perfume by mem by René Magritte
A whiff of perfume suddenly,
could bring me back in time
For real or maybe drunkenly?
I feel her hand in mine
My grandmother, she walks beside
I’m five, and confident I stride
33 words on time travel for Trifextra… hmm not very good in SF so it has to be poetry again. Tried to write the first stanza in ballad meter.
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September 20
Smell, unlocks more memories than anything else. Nicely captured.
I know.. I think this is quite real
Great poem Bjorn!
I understand the smell association, Bjorn. There is a particular skin lotion that, when I smell it, always brings an aunt of mine to life as well. I do think certain scents really stay with a person…
You have made me think of my grandmother… thank you, B!
my heart ached…
sense of smell so tied to memory..
beautiful dear
This is so sweet. There are certain smells that make me think of my grandma (Jergen’s Almond Scent lotion, is one.)
Smells are strong catalysts for memories – especially as they are usually a surprise.
Beautiful rhythm, too, in that first stanza!
Wonderful glimpse back in time. Nice writing.
smell carries such a strong sense of memory….
takes us right there for sure…
This is undeniably sweet.
What a perfect picture! You have a true gift, sir.
That was a cute image..5 year old poet to be.
This was beautiful! Mine used to wear “Charlie”. Isn’t it amazing how much smell has to do with memory?
Oh, this is simply lovely and sweet. Nice one!
Very sweet. Fragrances truly can be transport us to other places and times.
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I miss my grandma. Thanks for giving me pause to think about her today:) I agree-this was lovely!
This takes me back to my childhood with my grandpa! Very nice.
for real or maybe drunkenly.. great line. Scent is powerful in it’s ability for time travel. Lovely, as always, bjorn.
So lovely, Björn! I love those moments, especially when the memories are of my grandmother.
Lovely! Scent is such a powerful connection to our memories.
Such truth. Scent can send me instantly. Thanks for linking up!