The Scent of Calm

Photo by Alex Shapiro

The Scent of Calm

Lavender grows
in easy abundance
on the islands
facing both sides
of the U.S./Canada borders;
and with it comes
the beauty
of an aroma,
not only unique, but,
to me at least,
intoxicating.

Add to that
the vivid display
of one of my all time favorite
color combinations—
purple and green,
and a July trip
to a lavender farm
when it’s in full bloom,
and the experience is
nearly psychedelic.
Grooooovey!

Alex Shapiro July 2008.