This is a day of scents

Like stepping into a cloud of thyme

As we hiked to the valley river

Like stepping into an Italian kitchen

And we wondered at this surprise gift

As we listened to the water chattering

There was lemon and ginger

Drifting in the air during dinner

And later chocolate peppermint tea

As we struggled to stay awake until bed;

It was a day to breathe in and taste

A day to simmer quietly in.