The sun beams soft on garden walls,
where jasmine climbs and shadow falls,
but somewhere near, a sweetness wakes,
lingering scent of summer cakes.
It drifts through open windowpanes,
with hints of almond, cream, and grains,
memories baked in tender heat,
now floating down the cobbled street.
A buttered breeze, a sugared sigh,
like laughter echoing the sky,
it clings to time, both bold and slight,
a ghost of joy in golden light.
Sweet treat is gone, the plates are bare,
yet still it dances in the air,
fragrance so warm, surreal, and true,
a spell of June that never flew.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Moonwashed Weekly Challenge June 10, 2025
Prompt – June/ Lingering Scent
Absolutely beautiful poetry Grace. You had my mind drifting to those beautiful scenes you painted with your fantastic imagery example:
“memories baked in tender heat,
now floating down the cobbled street.
A buttered breeze, a sugared sigh,
like laughter echoing the sky,…” Superb!
Happy you enjoyed, my friend. Thanks so much for all of your support, Suzette. Truly appreciated. Have a wonderful day.💕
You are welcome, Grace. Thank you.
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It’s such a nice and sweet poem Grace! We can feel, hear, smell and rejoice in the delight of your summer 💜.
Thanks so much, my friend. Delighted to know you enjoyed, Marie. Have a great day.💕
Beautifully written Grace.
Thanks so much, Sadje💕
Most welcome
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Beautiful flower
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Wonderful imagery Grace 💕
Thankyso much, Maggie.💕🙏💕
You are very welcome Grace 💕🙏💕
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I love the delicious imagery of your thoughts Grace. What a lovely response to this challenge! 🥰💖😊
Thanks so much, Kym. Happy you enjoyed, my friend. Have a great one.💕
You’re so very welcome my dear Grace. May you have a delightful weekend my friend. Cheers! 😍🥂🥰
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Beautifully written, my friend. Love the imagery. 💗🌺
Thanks a bunch. Happy you enjoyed, T. Have a great one, my friend.💕
Always my pleasure. Have a wonderful one.
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Your poem smells blossom
Thanks so much.💕
Gorgeous verse, Grace and that cake was incredible!
Thanks so much, Nancy. Have a great one, my friend.💕
A pleasure, Grace. Goodnight!
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A delicate and enveloping poem that captures the ephemeral but persistent magic of a summer moment. It is a hymn to sensory memory, to those small pleasures – a cake, a breeze, a laugh – that, although they disappear physically, remain as soft spells in our consciousness.
Hugs from afar, Grace.
Thanks a ton for your thoughtful response, Benjamin. Truly appreciated, my friend. 💕
This description beautifully weaves together the sensory delights of summer—fragrance, flavor, and memory—into a tapestry of nostalgia and warmth. Its gentle imagery lingers in the mind, much like the sweet scents it so vividly describes.
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. Have a wonderful day. 💕
Nicely done!
Thanks so much, Warren 💕
You’re welcome!😊✌🏾
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This is just divine!
“A buttered breeze, a sugared sigh,
like laughter echoing the sky,
it clings to time, both bold and slight,
a ghost of joy in golden light.”
Your lines are stunning, Grace! 💕
Thanks so much, Eugi. So glad you enjoyed.💕🥰💕
You’re welcome, Grace.
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This one is so perfect. Happy summer to you 😎
Thanks so much!! Enjoy yours as well.💕
Beautiful, Grace! 💞💞💞 Yum!
Thanks so much, Dawn!💕
Lovely summer poetry, Grace.
Thank you so much, Mary.💕
Oh this is yummy, Grace. I’d love to be a guest! 💓
Yummm!!! Would love to have you if you are ever in the area.💕🥰💕
Thanks Grace!!! That would be awesome! 😎🙏🏼
Absolutely 💕
Happy Summer, Grace <3 … Hope it's baked in goodness with light and airy frosting! No calories in sight 😉
Happy Summer to you too. Yesss to the no calories. Love that!💕
This so beautiful ❤️ Your writing is lovely 🌹
So sweet of you. Thank you so much.💕🙏💕