Standing on tippy toesNecks outstretchedBrown-eyed ladies wave Friendly at passers-byYellow straw hats in placeReady to head to work inTheir flower gardens.

first day in ballet classdance school for little onestip and twirl intights and tutus.

Purple rosebudReady to uncurlUnfurl to the summerAfternoon heat,Poised to greetAn evening rain.