In the moment, the instance
opening the candle
so much of her
her favorite scent
her bridal bouquet
growing in her backyard too
An image of her face
come to life
a smile in that memory
for this scent special
all of her days
so delicate, so new
February 2, 2010
(Raymond A. Foss)
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