Joy Ephemeral

There is a certain scent

It always seems to be present

On the nicest days

It cascades through my window

While you navigate your car

Through a maze of winding backroads

And for a second

I feel an unfamiliar sense of nostalgia

And at the stop sign

I finally realize we haven't moved

Turn to see you smiling at me

Warmly observing

I have casted sadness out into the ether for so long

There is no joy left to find

At our destination

Just a quaint and simple gathering

Of people that we know and love

Everyone's in good spirits

Joking and cracking up

There is something in the air

I can't describe it

Let it wrap around me

Silently observing you laughing

And then you notice and smile back at me

I have long been casting sadness out into the ether

But for once I think I'm at a joyous moment in time

It feels like everything is in slow motion

But I know it's truly fleeting

Let this linger and enjoy the ride

Of course, I know that this will fade

Push that thought out of my brain

Now is not the time to overanalyze

Soak it in, appreciate the subtle warmth of its embrace

So I can cherish this experience long after it dies

Just let it linger (let it linger), let it stall

Let it slow down to a crawl

Let it drag its feet along

'Cause with a blink, it could be gone

There is a certain scent

It always seems to be present

On the nicest days

It's always fleeting and never lasts