Common Scents by Amanda J CobbLately I've noticed that people smell - everyone has a scent that is uniquely theirs. Some are mildly pleasant, some are wildly intoxicating, and some more rancid. But everyone has their own. Like the old lady next door who always smells of lavender soap, moth balls and cats. Or the mysterious woman in town who leaves a trace of lily musk wherever she goes. Or the local fireman who afterhours bears a cologne that hints at mountains and cowboys. Or the little girl who sprays on every fragrance her mother owns while playing grown-up. Then there's always that one, the special someone, whose scent you'll never forget, even long after you discard that little bottle of their cologne. My on essence remains unknown, for my nose has long ago grown oblivious to it. But it makes me wonder if maybe someone, somewhere has a little bit of me kept near in a bottle. 09/22/2000 Posted on 09/22/2001 Copyright © 2025 Amanda J Cobb
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