Withered Symphony #6

The lush, full petals of peonies are also seen as a symbol of beauty, grace, and elegance. In some cultures, peonies are associated with healing and are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The flowers are also believed to have a number of spiritual and philosophical meanings, and are sometimes used in art and literature to represent the duality of life and the interplay between light and dark, good and evil.