Papaver rhoeas

[dukealien]

Papaver rhoeas

Her flowers bloom:
the poppy’s
illuminated red flesh
denies winter’s bones.

This is well done (i'm holding Flanders and Afghan poppies at arm's length to avoid harshing its optimistic spirit).

I do catch myself subconsciously hunting for a word in place of "illuminated."  Luminous?  Supernaturally, for the syllable count?  I get the picture - brightness on account of purity, a high spring Sun, and background of bony white snow-leavings.  Just a thought for a place to look when editing if desired.  Newborn baby's red face?