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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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I received a bottle of lotion for Christmas from Bath & Body works called Comfort Vanilla + Patchouli, from their Aromatherapy collection. It is my new favorite scent. I had my doubts when I read the label. I love Vanilla, but I’m not Patchouli’s biggest fan. It had me at first whiff. It is the last thing I do before I leave the house in the morning, and the last before I go to bed at night. The aroma is sweet, gentle and light. I rubbed some in just to get ready to write. Inhaling deeply, focused on what first came to mind. I was blown away with what my thoughts came to find. My baby face on Daddy’s shoulder, nose at his neck. Being carried under a cover, and to where was of no matter. The rush of comfort was amazing. However, that was not the image I was expecting. I was thinking perhaps fields of Tulips and Iris, not a golden memory such as this. I was taken back as far as I can remember, to the simplest of times. I was warm and content, secure in a familiar grip and scent. That thought was very telling. Maybe to me, more than you. My gratitude is enormous at this moment. I wouldn’t give anything for it. Who would have ever had the notion that something like this could come from a simple bottle of lotion. LGR(C)1/19/19 |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
quote:They don't call it "therapy" for nothing, Miss Lori. I like the way you think, Miss Lori. I like how you liberate yourself in your poetry. To me, it all makes scents... Why do I feel you knew someone would say that? I guess your nose knows...(Eww! Make me stop!)  ...just bein' Bluesy |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Haha! I'll never make you stop Bluesy,it is one of the things I like best about you, you silly devil! ~L |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
L. And those golden-memories can be the Dearest. This piece had that special touch of home with love at the forefront. Well done Poetess..  ~Don't Quit Your Day Dream~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Sky, You always say the nicest things! ~L |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Lori - A song can bring back a forgotten intimate moment. A taste can resurrect a lost sweet memory and a smell can restore a banquet of smiles from long, long ago. Aromatherapy.....you've made me a believer Lori. Namyh |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Namyh, Made a believer out of both of us! I knew scent was a powerful stimuli, but that just blew me away. Makes me wonder how often we are affected by smell and don't even realize it... ~L |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
So sweet Lori ~ This really made my heart smile after reading. Happy a good memory came to you ~ We can use all of those we can get |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Whiff-o-Pink, Glad you liked this one. I need to print off a copy for my Dad. I think he'll like it too. ~L |
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