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SUNFLOWERS

Stems that stretch out to reach warmth Undulating in a dewy field Nodding approval to passersby Flowers that stand out, boasting huge blooms Leaving lasting impressions Our hearts keep these memories When they fade in autumn’s chill Each bloom scatters seeds Replenishing the specie and ensuring their return when Summer beckons once more *May 21, 2021 For Malabika Ray Choudhury’s Sunflower contest

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Michelle Smith

Date: 8/17/2021 10:54:00 AM

I see the flowers/ Smiling at me in the sun/ And I eat their seeds

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 6/10/2021 4:12:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this acoustic poem on sunflowers Carolyn. A gem. Hope your brother made a full recovery. love phyl

Jack Horne

Date: 6/4/2021 1:30:00 PM

a beautiful tribute to sunflowers - slugs & snails always eat my attempts

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/2/2021 8:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A lovely sunflower write and picture. Have a blessed day......................

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/1/2021 1:16:00 PM

a lovely acrostic pen bringing out the beauty of the sunflower Carolyn, A rather fine piece indeed. Take care, Gordon

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 6/1/2021 8:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. It's a beautiful poem ~ Mala

Terry Flood

Date: 6/1/2021 2:48:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn. Sure sounds like sunflowers to me. Terry

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/31/2021 11:26:00 PM

Beautiful. Congratulations!

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/31/2021 7:54:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful evening:-)Alexis

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/25/2021 2:47:00 AM

Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go for the contest. They make a lovely field and the seeds are delicious. Birds love them as well. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Paul Callus

Date: 5/23/2021 7:11:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem, Carolyn! You bring these flowers to life, and though I often see sunflowers when in season, my mind automatically takes me to Tuscany in Italy, where endless stretches of them can be so very pleasantly overwhelming! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 5/22/2021 2:50:00 PM

I like the line: "nodding approval to passersby" Wonderful write Carolyn, best wishes

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/22/2021 6:49:00 AM

Beautiful. Love sunflowers :) God bless you always, Love, Gina

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/22/2021 6:43:00 AM

The sight of seeing a huge field of blooming sunflowers whose faces follow the such is breathtaking. I love your poem exalting the gorgeous sunflower Carolyn. Beautiful! Blessings, Connie

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/22/2021 6:22:00 AM

Fantastic acrostic. I'll never forget the day I saw a field of dead sunflowers and wondered why they leave them there. I was told it was for their oil. Well written.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/21/2021 9:00:00 PM

A lovely sunflowery acrostic, Carolyn:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2021 3:54:00 PM

this is so fantastic, Carolyn. Love it. Was gone all day, trying to learn new classroom procedures.I am so slow to get it. The new technology is gonna kill me.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 5/21/2021 2:21:00 PM

Cool poem; -JT

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/21/2021 1:49:00 PM

WoW! Carolyn, You penned such a gorgeous “sunflower” write. Your picture is lovely as well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/21/2021 1:26:00 PM

I love to see them in summertime Carolyn the way they stand majestically amongst the other flowers. Good luck in the contest and hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/21/2021 12:36:00 PM

Very Beautiful!