The Scent Will Nullify Her Walk

The woman was going for a walk,

her poodle following behind,

through a beautiful neighborhood.

Scenic valley, birdsongs,

tree shade, blooming flowers.

It should have been enough

to bring health,

but she will not reap that benefit.

Do you know why?

She passed us by,

and the scent she was wearing

lingered in the air.

My mouth became foamy,

I felt like spitting.

I am in better health now,

but years ago,

I was sick with allergies.

Inhaling such scents

tightened my trachea,

I struggled breathing.

She is wearing perfume,

If she wears scent on a walk,

her house must be filled with it,

room fresheners, scented candles,

detergents, shampoo, lotion.

Her hormones are confused,

immune system is provoked.

It is only a matter of time

before a diagnosis arrives,

nature walk is not enough,

for those who embrace vice,

be it by choice or ignorance.