He would know
that smell
anywhere, what
her hands
smelled like: burnt
matches and
hamburger. It was
her peculiarity
he loved
even to sniff
her sandals
after dark
in the
oily
cubicle of his
garage
her moist
instep
the soft
imprint
of her foot
yielding
to his hands
he would know
that smell
anywhere
Well those scents are revived every so often and some are memorable enough to cherish. but sniffing someones sandals? I suppose that would work if one had a foot fetish. Excellent work...it flowed so beautifully.
Reviewed by Wendi Cali (Reader)
Reviewed on May 27, 2002
You've got to love the raw! - Burnt matches and hamburger... I LOVE IT!
A delightful and wiry sample of free verse articulating an aspect of intimacy that will resonate with most lovers. A good example of the KISS princilple.
I enjoyed the read again and again. Thanks for posting it, Melina.
Patrick Talty
Reviewed by Caldwell Phillips (Reader)
Reviewed on February 8, 2002
Melina,
So funny that I ran across this today. I've had this conversation with my s/o he says that he could pick me out in a crowd of 500 by my scent. I love this, thanks. Janet xoxoxoxo
Richard has faced the Turning Point" in his life. In this Part 2 it is yet to be seen if he will survive the "confrontations" that will happen as a result. The reason for the PG rating is the same as for the first book "The Dragon and The Rose - Par
The People's Treasure is the fourth installment in The Jade Owl Legacy Series. The Final leg of Professor Gray's quest comes on the horizon as he challenges the full weight of the Chinese government and battles within the Dragon's Pool.
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it sure was visceral: i.e. real. A fun, easy read.
I enjoyed the read again and again. Thanks for posting it, Melina.
Patrick Talty
So funny that I ran across this today. I've had this conversation with my s/o he says that he could pick me out in a crowd of 500 by my scent. I love this, thanks. Janet xoxoxoxo