Foxglove — Bell Bloom Study (Specimen No. 003) dragon When the flames finally claimed

When the flames finally claimed it

he stood there a while longer

The stones catch what little light comes through the window

Worn by those who embrace the night and seek the beauty in its secrets

something older than any prayer they were raised with

Foxglove — Bell Bloom Study (Specimen No. 003) dragon When the flames finally claimedCollected 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