Columbine

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Pennants flying in the breeze

Pastel colours

For pantomime dancers

Hiding behind peacock tails.

Pierrot smiles with his large red mouth

And Harlequin kisses

Columbine in an old-fashioned garden.

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Flowers of grace and

Ancient overtones

Add mystery to

Undertones of

Fragrance and finesse

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