Foxglove — Bell Bloom Study (Specimen No. 003) dragon In the heart of a

In the heart of a hidden garden

the red beads catching the light as they shifted

she lets it hang from her fingers instead of fastening it

Mara should have gone home when the last lantern burned out

The stones catch what little light comes through the window

Foxglove — Bell Bloom Study (Specimen No. 003) dragon In the heart of aCollected as dried blooms. Tubular form, widening at the opening and tapering at the base. Rim uneven. Slight variation between specimens. Structure holds. No further change observed. Shape differs slightly per bloom. Copper adheres first along the outer folds, then settles across the surface. Build up is heavier than expected. Interior remains less accessible. Coverage varies. Some blooms seal completely. Others do not. Variation between specimens is