Dancing petals

A ballerina 
waiting for her music cue
a dress of petals

waiting in the wings

the music intensifies
and taffeta skirts rustle and move

a graceful pause

a swirl of crinolines

and hidden petticoats

giving frothy volume

a butterfly with trembling wings

and the grand finale 
before the curtains fall.



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  1. Barb24 February 2016 at 17:10

    Hello Sandra, Your macros are always so beautiful. I like your whimsical words giving each photo a chance to dance on center stage.

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    1. Sandra25 February 2016 at 09:41

      Thank you Barb, I thought it was time to introduce some flowers after that big snowstorm!

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  2. Cathy H.24 February 2016 at 23:13

    So soft and beautiful! These lovely photos and words make me want to twirl slowly around the room!

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    1. Sandra25 February 2016 at 09:41

      Thank you, Cathy. I often feel that flowers are dancing with their petal skirts a-twirling!

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  3. Unknown25 February 2016 at 00:39

    What beautiful photographs, Sandra, and a beautiful analogy to go with them.

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    1. Sandra25 February 2016 at 09:42

      After the snow, the flowers are pushing themselves forward to be noticed and admired!

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  4. Barbara25 February 2016 at 02:05

    So pretty, the color and the interpretation of them.

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  5. Sarn25 February 2016 at 10:13

    BEAUTIFUL! xxx

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  6. walking the yarn25 February 2016 at 14:10

    Oh, so very, very beautiful...

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  7. Julie 25 February 2016 at 16:30

    Lovely post Sandra :o)

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  8. Anonymous25 February 2016 at 19:27

    Oh wow - stunning work!

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  9. Reliable Joys25 February 2016 at 22:16

    Wonderful colors and words! I love the ballerina references!

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    1. Sandra28 February 2016 at 22:49

      Thanks, Mary. Petals are so expressive, they often make me think of different things!

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  10. Sarah Huizenga26 February 2016 at 00:41

    Glorious color.

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    1. Sandra28 February 2016 at 22:50

      They were just getting to the stage where their colour was changing! It seemed to give more depth as the flowers matured.

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  11. Tammie Lee26 February 2016 at 04:14

    such a beautiful performance
    simply divine

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  12. elaine 27 February 2016 at 23:25

    Such beautiful close ups and such a pretty pink as well - I do love tulips I have to say they photograph so well.

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    1. Sandra28 February 2016 at 22:45

      I agree that tulips are wonderfully photogenic!

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  13. gina28 February 2016 at 02:14

    Yay, I found it, Sandra! ( I don't think the comments link was working the other day when I tried it.) Anyway, I love these dreamy pink images.

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    1. Sandra28 February 2016 at 22:47

      Glad you found your way in, Gina! The comments section now seems to be below a slight 'interruption' with the "You might also like" section!

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  14. My Journey To Mindfulness1 March 2016 at 21:54

    your images
    always so beautiful..

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  15. Kate5 March 2016 at 18:23

    Love your macro shots and the accompanying poetry! Beautiful!
    Kate :}

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  16. Astri19 March 2016 at 14:42

    Luscious photos Sandra. I have a lot of catching up to do here!

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