Smell the Flowers

Stand close to a variety of flowers.  Discover the arrangement of petals, scent and color.  Note outlines inside that create faces or other images. Shape words to give your reader a picture of what you observe with all the senses.

Take two steps backward.  Observe again and travel where the details take you. Squint and notice from a side angle.  Focus attention to frame flowers with branches or leaves. Notice insects and their activities.

Finally, observe the flowers and how they fit into the landcape as a whole.  What else exists in the background?  Add sounds.

Do a freewrite and add emotions.  Let connections come to mind as you observe.  Lead into subjects and details from other aspects of life.

Combine the imagery with thoughts to connect to an event in your life.