The Sweet Smells of Life  by gentlegirl

The smell of a newborn puppy
as it wiggles beneath its Mother
Searching for nature's food
and snuggling under her cover

The smell of Earth's cleanliness
after a gentle Spring rain
the smell of golden wheat
waving in open plain

The smell of freshly plowed earth
for a garden soon to be sown
The smell of fresh tomatoes
after they have grown

The smell of newly mowed grass
and trimmings of the lawn
The smell of the Summer heat
after the storm is long gone

The smell of the Autumn's frost
shining as diamonds on grass
The smell of hay on a hayride
hoping Fall will last

The smell of Winters first snow
smoke from each breath fills the air
The smell of excitement abounds
children giggling without a care

The smell of wood fires burning
homes filled with warmth in the air
The smell of turkeys roasting
pumpkin spices everywhere

The smell of a freshly chopped tree
filling the home with delight
The smell of candles burning
and magic of Holiday lights

The smell of cedar on the mantle
of wood burning all aglow
The smell of baking cookies
love for Winters Blessings flow

The smell of excitement that night
as once again we lay
The smell of a blanket that covers
from chill as we thankfully pray