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Giant Golden Sunflower

I sprouted from a small seed planted firmly in the ground
With refreshing drinks of water my size it can confound!

My long legs must be supported, or I could stoop and bend
I love being out of doors where the sun is my best friend!

I’m a great sun worshipper and my face follows the sun
I tower over small plants, being tall is so much fun 

I tan my face on sunny days; my seeds turn golden brown
Small children just look up at me, and hope my seeds drop down!

Personification of plant contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues

14 Syllables per line checked with how many syllalbes

09-18-17

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2017

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Susan Ashley Date: 6/22/2019 8:21:00 PM It is a joy to return and partake in the beauty of your charming poem once more, Jan, and to extend my congratulations to you for your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Carole Duet Date: 10/9/2017 8:55:00 PM Lovely, Jan. I love sunflowers and you certainly personified the glory of their sun-loving beauty. Congrats on your placement in the contest too. Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 9/28/2017 9:33:00 AM Congratulations xxxooo Login to Reply

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/28/2017 7:35:00 AM Back with congratulations lovely lady :) xomo! Login to Reply

Gary Smith Date: 9/28/2017 7:32:00 AM Congrats Jan, a lovely poem. I used to grow sunflowers for my granddaughters when they were little :) Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 9/28/2017 1:49:00 AM Jan, congratulations on your placement in the contest with this lovely personification and I love your image too! Login to Reply

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 9/27/2017 10:44:00 PM Joyous and enchanting - I loved this beautiful poem, Jan - blessings and congrats on your well-earned win! :-) Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 9/27/2017 8:54:00 PM Congrats on your win Jan Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 9/27/2017 8:45:00 PM What a fun, bright poem. Congratulations for your win Jan :) Login to Reply

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 9/27/2017 8:38:00 PM Congrats, Jan! Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/27/2017 8:36:00 PM This was a lovely write! Congrats, Jan! Hugs, Kim Login to Reply

Roy Pett Date: 9/22/2017 5:32:00 PM Absolutely brilliant poem Jan, sunflowers are amazing plants and give so much, GL in contest. :)) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/22/2017 5:44:00 PM I've never tried to grow them but having written my poem I will try next year:-) hugs jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/20/2017 2:55:00 PM This is great Jan. Looks like a real winner. Good luck. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/20/2017 3:56:00 PM Thanks Janis I just write and hope the sponsor likes it but as long as i am creative that is the most important thing:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Ashley Date: 9/19/2017 8:06:00 PM Oh Jan, your Sunflower is so charming, lovely and smooth flowing. The content and the rhyme is beautiful and a joy for me to read this evening. Good luck in the contest! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/19/2017 8:12:00 PM Thanks so much Susan I enjoyed the contest challenge:-) hugs jan xx

White Wolf Date: 9/19/2017 1:32:00 AM This is a beauty, Jan! Very uplifting! Best luck to you Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/19/2017 2:16:00 AM thanks so much Budgie:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish Date: 9/18/2017 8:33:00 PM Sunflowers are marvelous as you show so well in this poem! Good luck in the contest! Yours Matthew Anish Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/19/2017 2:15:00 AM Thanks Matthew and I really enjoyed your clever senryu!:-) hugs jan xx

Arturo Michael Date: 9/18/2017 7:43:00 PM This is wonderful...You're the flower! Enjoyed it...It's alive...A peaceful night to you Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/19/2017 2:15:00 AM Thank Arturo I hope Kim likes my poem too:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe Date: 9/18/2017 5:48:00 PM Nice one - sunflowers are among my favorites, the somehow radiate happiness. Good luck in the contest. Gotta write mine... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2017 6:22:00 PM I don't know what it is about them Agnes but they do make people smile I guess its because they look like the sun and that always brightens a person's spirits:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile Date: 9/18/2017 12:09:00 PM A great personification, Jan and such a happy flower, good luck! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2017 12:16:00 PM Thanks Mike they always make me smile I guess its the bright yellow colour which is so uplifting and they do seem to smile like pansies:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith Date: 9/18/2017 10:01:00 AM Just lovely Jan...I'll be with the kids...I love the seeds Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2017 11:51:00 AM I don't think I've ever eaten them Tim:-( i must try and grow some in the garden next year:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 9/18/2017 8:46:00 AM Sunflowers are virtual grocery stores for birds. I saw millions of them while driving through Kansas for 4 years. They hail their namesake each morning...beautifully written, Jan. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2017 11:53:00 AM Thanks Lin I imagine that was a wonderful sight:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/18/2017 8:40:00 AM Wonderful poem Jan! Love the sunflowers, and the finches do too :) Lovely day to you! xomo Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2017 11:54:00 AM Thanks Maureen I must try and grow some next year:-) hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey Date: 9/18/2017 8:20:00 AM I can feel the joy within your write about being a sunflower! The lines, "I'm a great sun worshipper and my face follows the sun/I tower over small plants, being tall is so much fun" is so awesome, these lines made me smile as I do like to see a feild of sunflowers, or even just a couple are wondrous to see! I really enjoyed reading your illustrious poem this morning! What a significant write for my health and well being, thank you for writing this harmonious write, Great Work my friend!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 9/18/2017 8:22:00 AM I love seeing sunflowers they always make me smile I feel the same when i see a rainbow I find them most uplifting. Hope you are well on the road to recovery Russell thanks for all your support:-) hugs jan xx