The Nostalgia Triggered by a Forgotten Smell

By Saywisely

1 min read Nov 18, 2024
Not sight or sound, but just a trace,
Of dusty chalk in a forgotten place.
The scent of rain on summer tar,
And suddenly, I know just where we are.

My mind, it leaps across the years,
Ignoring all my adult fears.
For just a breath, I'm young and free,
Unlocked by scent's surprising key.

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