THE SCENT OF US

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The Scent of Us

My pain is my perfume,
You wear grief like cologne.
The fragrance surrounds us,
Each scent stands alone.

We linger in silence,
Our sorrows entwine,
Yet even with distance,
Your ache mirrors mine.

The air feels familiar…
A blend of regret.
The ghosts of our losses,
We cannot forget.

Still I breathe you in softly,
Through sorrow and rain.
For even in heartache,
There’s beauty in pain.

But time is a cleanser,
A wind through the years.
It carries our anguish,
It softens our tears.

And maybe one morning,
When memories' fade,
We’ll walk through the sunlight,
No longer afraid.

For pain is just proof,
That love had its day.
And the scent of our story,
Will never decay.

Original Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright (c) 11.8.2025

Location: McComb, MS, USA

Comments

Brandon said…
Your words always find a way into my broken heart and help to ease ease the pain. Very good keep up the good work. Much ❤️ 😍
November 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Eryona Writes! said…
Love you dearly Brandon! ♥️♥️♥️
November 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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