Scented

The wood fire was my solace. It was darkness and flickering orange flames, the crackling wood as the moisture popped and fizzled — but it was the smell. I remember the smell of home.

© Sarah Doughty
Happy Fourth Of July, my American friends!

For the Word-High July Prompts
of Filipino words,
hosted by Rosema and Maria.

Gunita – (n.) memory, recollection