Senses

Senses

Taste chocolate chip Mickey-Mouse pancakes

Feel sand in shoes, warm slide, wind as you fly

Hear laughter, happy birthday, and “Say Cheese”

Smell pepperoni pizza; hot, homemade

See mom’s leg, dad’s newspaper, Bug’s bunny.

Feel her hand, her mouth, body beside you

Smell smoke, cheep beer, someone vomited near

See failed grades, prom dress, flowers, mother’s grave

Taste strawberry bubble gum, cinnamon

Hear “Bad Romance,” Feet pounding, Siren’s ring.

Hear chapel bell’s ringing after “I Do”

Taste lemon cake, champagne, love on her lips

Smell roses, Aunt Sally’s perfume, some sweat

See her eyes, her face, her dress, beautiful

Feel too many emotions, perfect joy

See small hands, a tiny head, her smiling

Hear crying, talking, my heartbeat pounding

Taste morning breath covered by spearmint gum

Feel his little fingers wrapped around mine

Smell sterilized mask mixed with hospital

Smell rubber tubes, plastic food, fresh clean sheets

See clock ticking, get well cards, family

Feel heavy lungs, achy joints, hope and faith

Hear beeping machines, the words “I Love You”

Taste nothing, try to remember pancakes.