SMELLS
the poem
What's that smell?
Portapotty
Sewers
Garbage
Skunk
Poo
Manure
Wet Dog
Body Odor
Rotten Food
Rotting Fish
Farts
They definitely stink.
What do you think?
Yes, it's your olfactory system
that's working.
Writer's notes: Of all my senses, my olfactory system, or sense of smell, is extremely sensitive and works very well. If only my ears worked as well as my olfactory, that would be awesome.
This poem is submitted to the Sensational Challenge. "The Prompt
Write a poem inspired by the five senses.
The five senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - are not only the key ways in which we interact with the world around us, but also the key ingredients to crafting a sensory poem that can transport the reader to another place and time.
Through a sensory poem, a poet can evoke emotions, memories, and experiences by using descriptive and emotive language that engages the reader's senses. A sunset can be described through the use of vivid colors and striking imagery to capture the reader's sense of sight. The aroma of freshly baked bread can be depicted through the use of sensory language to activate the reader's sense of smell. A cool bThroughreeze can be described through language that evokes the reader's sense of touch."
Thank you for reading! You are appreciated to the moon and back!
About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (14)
Oh, but why only these rather disgusting odors? There's so much more that we can smell. Of all senses, olfactory is my favourite in a way. It is the sense of nostalgia.
LOL! great work!
Oh not what I was expecting no flowers only poo 😂 great job Babs
Lol, love it! My nose was definitely wrinkling up 😅❤️
LOL!! I was scrunching up my nose from start to finish! Great work, Babs!!
Ewwww! Your poem stinks! Lol! I loved it!
Oh yeah, blugh
funny
I really enjoyed this and read with a big grin as I scrolled wondering what smell would next be revealed!! Pauline 🌸
lol. All the disgusting stuff. Well done, my friend.
Nicely done 👍👌
I wish my olfactory system worked so well. After two sinus surgeries, I really miss the smell of fresh baking bread.
❤️😉
So sensitive 😂😎. Stinky poem. 🥰