Sunday, February 20, 2011

stumbling toward ecstasy

My senses
stumble toward ecstasy
inhaling the scent
of fresh cut lavender.

Drying in bundles
at gemmashouse.

Each time I pass those herbs hanging there
and catch a whiff ...
they bring back stories.
It's all about grandma and grandpa,
walking together through lavender fields in Friday Canyon.

Inherited love of a scent

3 comments:

  1. friday canyon...
    i have never heard of this place. but i do know lavender.
    it is amazing the way a fragrance hold memories
    that defy time.
    beautiful.

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  2. Hi Gemma~
    I came here for "Haiku My Heart," but lingered to smell the lavender and remember other times. Lovely!

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  3. Lingering fragrance of lavender is just so relaxing. Always love to catch that whiff!! Have a great day Gemma!!

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