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A Familiar Scent

November 28, 2023
By TonyM656 BRONZE, Oswego, Illinois
TonyM656 BRONZE, Oswego, Illinois
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The bus jumps going through the final turn into the school 

My body immediately recognizing the turn 

Flying up from my seat being the first off the bus 

The rain showered me in an unpleasant cold hug.

My Head to the ground making sure my shoes don't splatter in the puddles 

Left, right 

Left, right

Deep breath in 

Deep breath out 

Deep breath in. 


Pulling the brand new toy I got to my face smelling the new box 

I look down at my tiny boots splashing in every single paddle

Suddenly pulled in by a huge warm hand grabbing my side

A warm hug blocks the cold wind from leaking into my jacket

Hurry and run to the car where it's warm!


I open the door to random blank stares 

I keep my head to my shoes and keep walking.


The author's comments:

This piece is about all the moments where a random gust of wind is able to bring back memories that we have thought to be long lost. I really like this because it shows just how happy and sad the situation can be.


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