The heavy stench of the garbage-laden air parted almost visibly. Alice stood transfixed, trying to determine the source of this fresh new odour.. a fragrance beautiful in its simplicity and charm, it lightened the atmosphere and lifted her spirit. She started as someone whispered behind her. “Rose incense.. It carries the heart to its beloved.”
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This was a lovely write.
ReplyDeleteVery nice...
ReplyDeleteAt last, relief! Well done! There was a kind of progression here, if we take all three women to be the same protagonist!
ReplyDeleteWell done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks all for comments.. bmom..that's an interesting observation. Astute. :)
ReplyDeleteInspiring even.... beauty revealed right from under one's nose....
ReplyDeleteeach one brings on the emotions....
ReplyDeletevery creative!
Yes, the nose too can see beauty :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment. Kind of you to visit :)
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