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Aromatic Garden

Memories flood my mind with glee
sweet aromatic smell of fresh cut grass
reminds me of childhood young and free,
father a young man, my mother sweet lass,
we would sit on our lawn lemonade in glass,

mother and father sitting in their deck chairs 
I’m perched on his knee,  relaxed by strong smell 
of brylcreem from his long thick raven black hair
which complimented fresh cut grass so well
nasal delights, feel safe protected, wrongs dispel,

those summer days in our garden of loveliness 
perfume filled the air from old English rose
content, totally relaxed by warmth and stillness 
now our garden all tidy, mother and father doze
in shade provided by fragrant weeping willows.

3/15/2018

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Susan Ashley Date: 3/23/2018 5:04:00 PM Roy, I lost myself in your lovely poetic reverie of you as a lad with your Mum and Dad during summer days in your garden with memorable and beautiful scents. A captivating and alluring poem, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 3/23/2018 5:52:00 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Susan, your support and encouragement is really appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/16/2018 7:24:00 AM Great verse Roy , that took me back , when I was a young boy I used to use brylcream lol, dont need it now. GL in the contest. Tom Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 3/16/2018 2:47:00 PM Thank you for your very kind comment and best wishes Tom, I’ve no need for brylcreem but still love the smell of it, thanks again for your support much appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/15/2018 1:08:00 PM The smell of fresh cut grass, enjoying lemonade, and all the beauty the garden brings! Ahhh...who could ask for more! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 3/15/2018 3:47:00 PM I couldn’t agree more Kim, I love the smell of freshly cut grass. :))

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/15/2018 11:02:00 AM Enjoyed the trip through your aromatic garden. Awesome details of leisure with family..well written, Roy! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 3/15/2018 12:52:00 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Vijay, really pleased you enjoyed this, thanks again for your support. :))