Nature's Perfume

This poem is for Carlie Rose, who introduced me to this meaningful word.

Petrichor

I learned a new word today:  Petrichor,

It’s a noun; it’s interesting; but there’s more,

It is a favorite scent of mine, that I didn’t know had a name,

When you know the definition, you may feel the same,

Petrichor is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil,

It is a farmer’s dream, rewarding months of his toil,

You know that smell:  it is fresh and clean,

Like newly laundered bedsheets, if you know what I mean,

It is a perfume to nature-loving gals like me,

It brings about a feeling of serenity,

I learned a new word today:  Petrichor,

It’s a noun; it’s interesting; need I say more?

Tammy Harvey

Written:  5/24/2017