Heliotrope Canopy

Too fragile stems hold heliotrope heads Taffeta flaunted purple pompoms preposterous Let us lie on the grass, smoke cigarettes Aft petal papering conjure new year's purpose Behold from below the branches spread Frilly dusk shock puffs, dancing shuffle clusters Obscure wombs become Wilde, paraded Lying Spring in Winter cherry bloom discovered Crushed plums, ostrich plumage cabaret Bud watching binoculars magnify trivial matters Syrup decay drips paint over Dorian Gray Individuals strive beside their neighbours' status Berating stoney belief in banal morality Seven deadly virtues bruise a perfect husband Ademant magenta silken siren Cheveley Upsets good sense in serpent gaudy diamonds 9th June 2022 Written for Contest: Purple Flowers Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron Flores