A blunt breeze

pulled petals –

persuaded them

to lean in.

Lilies camouflaged

against the ruffles –

those wind-whisked white gowns

that travelled with the twigs.

As an orange glow

lit up each face

with fearless fascination –

roses swayed below.

Each flicker

sent warmth –

floated in their hands –

highlighted

every shadow.

Coldness shared

spite

towards their skin.

But

nature stayed

fluorescent –

so dark could see

the cluster

of green

peach

and pink.