The Woman Wore Sweet Perfume

Steven West
The woman wore sweet perfume.

It was too sweet.

I felt woozy.

I wanted to gag.

The room was filled with her odor.

A truck driver fainted.

A little boy cried.

The aroma was everywhere.

There was no escape.

The woman smiled at me.

I ran out of the store.

She may have had her eyes for me,

But I wouldn't give her one red scent.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...   View profile

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  • Sondra C 9/8/2010

    It gives me a headache and a sinus infection.

  • Darla Smith 9/8/2010

    I've been around people who wear way too much perfume. It can be very overpowering.

  • Delicia Powers 9/8/2010

    Clever and very wise...:0)

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