Scratched Memories

By Dan Terry

Scratched Memories

Scratched memories
Linger like ghosts
Harassing my thoughts

Clutching at bedsheets
I yearn to rewrite the past
To erase the sweet pain

If only I could
Reprogram my mind
Become a machine

Like a robot rebooting
My operating system reloading
I would delete the files of you

Running 1s and 0s
A newer version that feels
Nothing but cold binary

Recycling salty tears
Left behind only an empty folder
A placeholder for irrecoverable dreams

The Mystique of Oud: A Journey into the Heart of Middle Eastern Perfumery

The Mystique of Oud: A Journey into the Heart of Middle Eastern Perfumery

By Dan Terry

In the world of perfumery, few ingredients carry the mystique and allure of oud. Known as "liquid gold" and "wood of the gods," oud is a fragrance ingredient that has captured the hearts of perfume...
Abstract Things - The New Fine Fragrance Collection

Abstract Things - The New Fine Fragrance Collection

By Dan Terry

Under the working title of 'Abstract Things', Oo La Lab unveils a new perfume collection that transcends the ordinary. Sun, Moon, Cloud, Skin & Smoke—fragrances that defy simple description, beckoning you to feel before you...