A Gentle Adjusting of Petals

The stillness around me softly parted. As I drew in a gentle breath, I realized I could feel every drape of my ruffled dress and the subtle weight upon my hair. Raising a hand with deliberate care, my fingers brushed against the flower tucked beside my temple. It yielded slightly to my touch, perfectly in place. Finding my balance, I smoothed the layered hem around my ankles and stood quietly, marveling at the grace in simply being alive.#Girl