Fragrance of Japan

It seemed such a trifle at the time
but now
memories flood my mind when I look at it.
Strolling out from the Asakusa temple
along the smooth, warm cobblestone pathway
an electric atmosphere filled the air.
The chatter of tourists,
bright sunshine in the bustling marketplace
the shopfront with its colourful decorations enticed me.
Encapsulated in the little package: the atmosphere of Japan.
The incense-scented key ring a tiny treasure I wouldn’t value til I returned.