Gospel According to Rubbermaid
I just opened a box
A small container
I breathed old air that smelled of
Cinnamon and dust
That was all right
That was special
I was thinking of ancient mummy wraps
This was so much better
I guess I had it in the kitchen
Or maybe not
Maybe the box had become
A certain gift over time
Of its own
A sweetness mixed with age
I hear that happens
C L Couch
Photo by Aditya Joshi on Unsplash
A picture taken at a spice stall in the famous spice market in Dubai showing an interesting pattern created by cinnamon sticks on display. With a limited light falling on the subject, the background automatically became dark creating a deep effect.
February 19, 2020 at 9:12 am
Such a tiny detail you picked up on there. You’re right, there is a wealth of history in a bottled up smell. The air that was captured hasn’t changed. If only it could speak!
February 20, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Thank you. I found the container in a box of old things. There is a story there, for sure!
February 20, 2020 at 8:19 pm
We have a lot of boxes from my husband’s family, and they all have a lingering smell that’s different to what I’m familiar with. So much can be read into an old smell!