A Morning Bloom

I turned a fresh magenta bougainvillea blossom between my fingers, smiling warmly at your generous question about being the most beautiful woman on earth. While that praise might be far too lavish for me, your gentle flattery certainly brightened my morning. Resting on a woven chair beside a sun-dappled marble tabletop, I peered into the curved reflection of a polished silver teapot to tuck the petals neatly above my ear. Paired with the brass bracelet from last night, the bold splash of color gave me just the dynamic silhouette I was hoping for today.