Jan Allison Poet Personification

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Gigantic 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 

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 September 6, 2021 at 3:45 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 June 28, 2021 at 8:54 PM A great personification, Jan, congratulations on your win in Caren's contest. Hugs Eve Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 4:09 PM Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith June 28, 2021 at 9:10 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 June 30, 2021 at 4:09 PM Thanks so much Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos June 2, 2021 at 12:08 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 June 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM it must have looked amazing Jennifer:-) hugs Jan xx

Phyllis Babcock May 29, 2021 at 3:23 PM Well done on this wonderful personification poem Jan. They are food for the birds and we like them too. love phyl Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 3:59 PM Thanks Phyllis, hope you are keeping ok:-) hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood May 29, 2021 at 2:49 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 June 30, 2021 at 3:58 PM I've not grown any this year, hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel May 29, 2021 at 7:14 AM Nicely penned personification on sunflower, Jan, all the best:) I entered an old one:) Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 3:58 PM Thanks Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman May 29, 2021 at 1:32 AM I've always loved personifications Jan, this is exceptionally good, Love it. Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 3:57 PM thanks for that lovely comment Harry:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar May 29, 2021 at 1:03 AM Well written, Jan. Great personification. Hugs. Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 3:53 PM Thanks Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May May 28, 2021 at 6:46 PM Very nicely penned Jan, GL in the Contest Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 3:53 PM Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues May 28, 2021 at 3:58 PM Well done, Jan! Love that final verse! Great personification! Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 3:53 PM Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner May 28, 2021 at 3:53 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 June 30, 2021 at 3:52 PM I always wished I was taller too:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham May 28, 2021 at 3:39 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 June 30, 2021 at 3:52 PM Thanks Tom, so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. May 28, 2021 at 1:51 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 May 28, 2021 at 2:50 PM Thanks Alexis:-) hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins May 28, 2021 at 12:58 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 May 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM Thanks Milton, I know many people like seeds as snacks:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit May 28, 2021 at 12:46 PM Golden personification, Jan--as beautiful as the sunflowers it describes. Enjoyed the detailed images you created with this write. Jan Allison May 28, 2021 at 12:57 PM Thanks Vijay its an old poem which I have updated but its one of my favourite personification poems:-) hugs Jan xx