Smell that?

As I walk down the board walk
I see the bright-blue ocean waves
Accented by the hot, white sand

But something is missing.

What happened to the scent of salty air?
To the smell of sunscreen and lemonade?

Hungry, I walk into the nearest restaurant

But something is missing

Where is the aroma of steak and seafood of all kinds?
Why can't I stroll past the bar and get a nasty whiff of booze mixed with cigarette smoke?

When my food arrives, I can't sniff the mouth-watering smell of my bacon cheeseburger and fries.

Without this sense that I take for granted, I would be lost.


KD