Anarchy

Jasmines *

I miss the scent of jasmines

Saturated with petrichor

That subtly affected your nose

And though I wanted more

A smell that surrounded you

And captured you with handcuffs

You loved the scent of jasmines

And that was enough.

I miss the scent of jasmines

That belied the beautiful flower

I miss the scent of jasmines

In a garden after a rain shower

I now have mists and candles

And far, far stronger stuff

But planted on concrete and metal—

I wish it was enough.