Dancing lavender is delicate feet,

wiry legs,

daisy hair.

Her eyes are star mist

her mouth river weed,

ivory skin.

She is spinning

whirling

twirling

slippers made of drying mud.

Sunburnt arms

whispering blackberry juice.

Rowan twigs are caught

to the hem of her skirt,

willow leaves are gently

entwined with her ribbons.

Her smile is morning dew,

pale and sweet.