David Wood Poet Ode

Ode To a Sunflower

Nothing can compare to walking
Through a meadow of smiling sunflowers
Their warm beauty falls upon my face
As I wander silently alone among such a 
Rich company of friends

Their radiant colours of shining yellow
And brown have passed down through 
Endless eons of past summers
Their thirst quenched by the early dew
Now graced by the warm morning sun
As they try and touch the sky 

What can compare to your iridescence
Summer cannot compete with your allure
Even rainbows in the sky lose their lustre
Or bouquets of butterflies floating in the summer sun
The whole realm of nature bows down in homage
To your beauty but alas your life on Earth 
Is far too short all too soon you are gone

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Paul Schneiter October 14, 2015 at 8:31 AM This is a thoughtful, image-rich description of one of nature's magnificent flowers. The flow is excellent, and the message should get more of us to "stop and look at the sunflowers" (they deserve at least as much attention as roses). Congrats on a fine composition. David Wood October 14, 2015 at 9:49 AM Thank you for your kind comments. I agree with you that more people should look at the beauty of the nature that surrounds us. I am fortunate that I live in an area of outstanding natural beauty and that God every day to witness it.

Miraj Raha September 27, 2015 at 8:52 AM my poem "To a Sunflower" doesn't even compare to this.Beautiful. David Wood September 27, 2015 at 9:13 AM I will read your sunflower poem, I'm sure it's excellent. Thanks for your comments on mine.