Perfume Fading

Do not pick the flower, let it fade
and when the petals fall ,
fold in a  book, soft tissues
to capture  waning essence,
memories, past bliss
once to delight when youth,
then safe in dark recess .
Let them sleep daylight hours
wake with you through nights
once crowded with the flower.
Hold the pillow as once your love
perfume fading, surely as it will.