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Witch Hazel & Hospital
Witch Hazel & Hospital
(Seventeen of 30 -- Official DUP NaPo/GloPoWrimo 2019)
I tossed and turned for what felt like
hours early this morning,
I tried to identify a scent.
A pleasing but unusual scent,
Witch Hazel & Hospital!
This brings a gentle smile for it brings her
back to me, to my life in the present.
We met in a coven ages ago in my days of youth.
So Beautiful those Hazel eyes and so
gentle when she conjured.
I remember I last saw her at the Hospital.
Last time ever and then never
until now
…Witch Hazel and Hospital.
Her memory brings me to peace
and her scent –
even IF HALLUCINATED
still causes a smile in me
and I am content
knowing one day
again we will meet
based on our belief
so her memory I keep…
Witch Hazel and Hospital.
Now it’s back to sleep
to have her again
with me here
for the scent lingers still –
Witch Hazel & Hospital.
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#NaPoWriMo2019
153 words
92 unique
(Seventeen of 30 -- Official DUP NaPo/GloPoWrimo 2019)
I tossed and turned for what felt like
hours early this morning,
I tried to identify a scent.
A pleasing but unusual scent,
Witch Hazel & Hospital!
This brings a gentle smile for it brings her
back to me, to my life in the present.
We met in a coven ages ago in my days of youth.
So Beautiful those Hazel eyes and so
gentle when she conjured.
I remember I last saw her at the Hospital.
Last time ever and then never
until now
…Witch Hazel and Hospital.
Her memory brings me to peace
and her scent –
even IF HALLUCINATED
still causes a smile in me
and I am content
knowing one day
again we will meet
based on our belief
so her memory I keep…
Witch Hazel and Hospital.
Now it’s back to sleep
to have her again
with me here
for the scent lingers still –
Witch Hazel & Hospital.
_______________________ _
#NaPoWriMo2019
153 words
92 unique
Published 17th Apr 2019
| Edited 29th Jan 2020
Author's Note
memory of a loss decades ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5mYs-tzJk&list=RDGMEMYQNnkCeucvXPZmorerFbHgVM7LBCFyUw8gM&index=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5mYs-tzJk&list=RDGMEMYQNnkCeucvXPZmorerFbHgVM7LBCFyUw8gM&index=8
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17th Apr 2019 11:13am
17th Apr 2019 11:17am
17th Apr 2019 11:41am
"We met in a coven ages ago in my days of youth"
... that sounds way, way cooler than meeting in a bell-bottomed 1970s disco .. :))
... that sounds way, way cooler than meeting in a bell-bottomed 1970s disco .. :))
17th Apr 2019 11:49am
it does and it was. . .
(i was never into disco music and only learned how to dance to meet up with the prettiest girls)
thank You for causing me to smile and
remember those days in the 1970's
(i was never into disco music and only learned how to dance to meet up with the prettiest girls)
thank You for causing me to smile and
remember those days in the 1970's
17th Apr 2019 11:57am
In the end I got into some serious jive-dancing - which was much more fun on all levels.
Anonymous
17th Apr 2019 11:59am
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17th Apr 2019 12:06pm
i am able to separate the memories
from the places
(i used to work in hospitals and so if i couldn't keep separate memory from place i'd be living in a different type of hospital)
but some smells do take me back and cause some sad but also peace.
thank You, my Love for kindness
from the places
(i used to work in hospitals and so if i couldn't keep separate memory from place i'd be living in a different type of hospital)
but some smells do take me back and cause some sad but also peace.
thank You, my Love for kindness
Anonymous
17th Apr 2019 12:08pm
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Anonymous
17th Apr 2019 2:02pm
There is profound beauty in this poem. Makes me think of my father. And buttercups. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece
17th Apr 2019 2:07pm
17th Apr 2019 4:18pm
17th Apr 2019 4:40pm
18th Apr 2019 4:13am
Scents are a sign a spirit is near - especially if it's one you recognize.
I love Witch Hazel myself. Use it every single day.
Beautiful verse, Tallen. Very spiritual.
I love Witch Hazel myself. Use it every single day.
Beautiful verse, Tallen. Very spiritual.
18th Apr 2019 4:18am
There are many uses for Witch Hazel just like apple cider vinegar
thank You for thoughtful comments and share
Honored for the RL add
thank You for thoughtful comments and share
Honored for the RL add
18th Apr 2019 4:25am
I tell ya - so much going on I'm trying to keep up with commenting; forgive if I'm a bit lax. I'm already dreaming of MAY!
18th Apr 2019 5:42am
I don't mind if people just click the like
and make me believe they read my spill
I am having a difficult time keeping up with
commenting on NaPo spillers, my friends who didn't join NaPo and the new Gems joining.
I do what i can, though
and make me believe they read my spill
I am having a difficult time keeping up with
commenting on NaPo spillers, my friends who didn't join NaPo and the new Gems joining.
I do what i can, though
19th Apr 2019 7:20am
It's a beautiful attribute to the spirit in you. You are read often Tallen. You put mind and soul into your ink. ✌
19th Apr 2019 8:17am
28th Nov 2019 7:51am
Thank you for sharing this personal part of you....this tender reverie written to touch the reader's heart. I am sure she sees your words of love each time you read this and then some
Scent it the strongest of the senses to evoke memories....
Scent it the strongest of the senses to evoke memories....
28th Nov 2019 2:40pm
