Peonies

The peony, my favorite flower, is the dominant floral motif in Chinese pottery and poetry. I snagged some in the market today and they are certainly brightening up the place.  These few lines of verse, from Chinese poet Qian Qi, capture the blossom's intoxicating charm.  

~xo

dani

Visit to the Hermit Chui

Moss covered paths between scarlet peonies,

Pale jade mountains fill your rustic windows.

I envy you, drunk with flowers;

Butterflies swirling in your dreams.