Fragrance
a feather of scent
lights on my shoulder
a small reminding gift
seven years old
dusk claiming the sky
honeysuckle wound
up and around
the yard light
that knows secretly
when the sun has fallen
but its light is still
captured in the black bars
of eucalyptus and palms
a vesper prayer
laid gently
into the quiet air
as mothers call
their children
home
Pamela Olson, 7/27/09
For One Single Impression’s
prompt “fragrance”
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