What It Reminds Me Of

The scented candle upon the table. A vivid red colour reminiscent of cinnamon hearts candy, which in turn is a reminder of Valentine’s Day. A day to show love… or our understanding of it.

It’s the fragrance of wildflowers, even before they are lit, that brings me through the memory of time. A true time travel experience where I’m transported to the flower shops of my dating life, clumsily selecting pre-picked bouquets in hopes this will be enough to show I’m at least trying. It was the nervou...