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Gigantic Golden Sunflower

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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 On sunny days I tan my face; my seeds turn golden brown Small children look up at me, hoping that my seeds drop down! I’ve been told that I’m the tallest bloom in the flower bed Some think I’m conceited, I’ve got such a giant head Birds attack my face when they peck my tasty stripy seeds It doesn't bother me at all, I’ll cater for their needs! 136 words Personification Poem 150 poetry Contest Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger 05/28/21

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Judith Kerttula

Date: 9/6/2021 3:45:00 AM

I so love this poem!! Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers. Your personification of the giant Sunflower is so perfect!! Great job!!

Eve Roper

Date: 6/28/2021 8:54:00 PM

A great personification, Jan, congratulations on your win in Caren's contest. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 4:09:00 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/28/2021 9:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write (picture) in the life of a sunflower. Now we know how they feel. Enjoy your win with blessings..................

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 4:09:00 PM

Thanks so much Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/2/2021 12:08:00 PM

Hi Jan, What a cute, lovely personification - a beautiful tall sunflower telling us how it feels - in our house that we had in the family for years and which grew and grew with renovations until Elias and I began rattling in it, and which therefore we sold, was a huge farm that took up half of the area /suburb we lived in. One year the farmer used to plant mealies,corn and the next sunflowers, what a sight it was! Such a breathtaking poem, love it. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 4:00:00 PM

it must have looked amazing Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/29/2021 3:23:00 PM

Well done on this wonderful personification poem Jan. They are food for the birds and we like them too. love phyl

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:59:00 PM

Thanks Phyllis, hope you are keeping ok:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 5/29/2021 2:49:00 PM

The very personification of fun flowers, but you managed to remind me that I’ve got a couple of dozen in my greenhouse that should have gone out weeks ago. They’re miles too tall, miles too thin and have about a dozen leaves between them. Good luck in the contest, Jan. Terry

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:58:00 PM

I've not grown any this year, hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/29/2021 7:14:00 AM

Nicely penned personification on sunflower, Jan, all the best:) I entered an old one:)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:58:00 PM

Thanks Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/29/2021 1:32:00 AM

I've always loved personifications Jan, this is exceptionally good, Love it.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:57:00 PM

thanks for that lovely comment Harry:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/29/2021 1:03:00 AM

Well written, Jan. Great personification. Hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:53:00 PM

Thanks Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 5/28/2021 6:46:00 PM

Very nicely penned Jan, GL in the Contest

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:53:00 PM

Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/28/2021 3:58:00 PM

Well done, Jan! Love that final verse! Great personification!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:53:00 PM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/28/2021 3:53:00 PM

Maybe it's because I've always wanted to be tall that I am enchanted with this (although it also makes me think of a giraffe!) This should be a top winner~

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:52:00 PM

I always wished I was taller too:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/28/2021 3:39:00 PM

Well written personification Jan, they are beautiful flowers, we've got three growing in the garden, they're so majestic. Good luck and enjoy your weekend, good weather on the way. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 6/30/2021 3:52:00 PM

Thanks Tom, so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/28/2021 1:51:00 PM

WoW! Jan, You've penned such a stunning personification. I adore sunflowers and her seeds. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day and weekend :-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2021 2:50:00 PM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/28/2021 12:58:00 PM

Wonderful personification, Jan. Caren will like this one, too, I think. Those sunflower seeds are really good for your health, I'm told. Nice couplets.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2021 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Milton, I know many people like seeds as snacks:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/28/2021 12:46:00 PM

Golden personification, Jan--as beautiful as the sunflowers it describes. Enjoyed the detailed images you created with this write.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2021 12:57:00 PM

Thanks Vijay its an old poem which I have updated but its one of my favourite personification poems:-) hugs Jan xx