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Rust
coffee always hits my nose
a moment before my mouth;
dark and warm, the elixir calls
and there are times when
I can almost taste the memories;
my mother’s stoneware cup
always mixed a bit too sweet,
even for the sweetest of my teeth;
the smell of Folger’s coffee,
a bright and earthy contrast
to the thick, floral notes
of her drugstore perfume;
they are indelibly scribed
upon my patchwork manifest;
I’d have it no other way
a moment before my mouth;
dark and warm, the elixir calls
and there are times when
I can almost taste the memories;
my mother’s stoneware cup
always mixed a bit too sweet,
even for the sweetest of my teeth;
the smell of Folger’s coffee,
a bright and earthy contrast
to the thick, floral notes
of her drugstore perfume;
they are indelibly scribed
upon my patchwork manifest;
I’d have it no other way
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Re. Rust
18th Jul 2024 2:15am
Simply brilliant. Fabulous imagery. I could go for a cup of coffee and I'm not a huge coffee fan. Appreciate you.
DL
DL
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Re. Rust
18th Jul 2024 2:37am
The scents that immediately take us back, forceful and potent nostalgia. I really enjoyed the vibe of this, great work.
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Re: Re. Rust
20th Jul 2024 1:09pm
It really has the ability to transport you to another time and place. Thank you so much for reading 💖
Re. Rust
18th Jul 2024 2:01pm
It's kinda strange thinking about it, but now that you've put the thought in my head I'm always going to associate the smell of coffee with the smell of rust.
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Re: Re. Rust
20th Jul 2024 1:10pm
It does have those earthy notes! Thank you so much for reading my poetry 🥰
Re. Rust
19th Jul 2024 3:36am
What an awesome tribute--poem. The best kind usually, and you did it so well.
Excellent
Excellent
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Re: Re. Rust
20th Jul 2024 1:10pm
Re. Rust
20th Jul 2024 9:12pm
Dear L,
I enjoyed the poem. Hands down. Goes without saying. What I love is the connection between the olfactory and memory. How the two will trigger each other is fascinating. It is a lovely homage to your mother and a beautiful write. H🌷
I enjoyed the poem. Hands down. Goes without saying. What I love is the connection between the olfactory and memory. How the two will trigger each other is fascinating. It is a lovely homage to your mother and a beautiful write. H🌷
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Re: Re. Rust
9th Aug 2024 12:08pm
Re. Rust
9th Aug 2024 10:10am
Re: Re. Rust
9th Aug 2024 12:10pm
I haven’t had Maxwell in years, but I still remember my grandmother drinking it in the early mornings of summer when I’d stay with her. Good memories 💜
Re. Rust
4th Sep 2024 9:11pm
Re. Rust
8th Sep 2024 4:17am
Hello Luna, love these kind of writes, very very well done... take good care: deadwolf
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Re. Rust
30th Sep 2024 10:19am
I don't take coffee and tea but after reading such a wonderful memory now I am craving for Coffee .
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Re: Re. Rust
30th Sep 2024 12:56pm