Summer Valentine

In splendor of sun, stands tall Helianthus a green patch glimmers enamored in gold. resplendent rays drizzle bright yellow beams in harsh hot flames, cherubic petals unfold. A cup of sunlight brewing honey and lemon full of zing, gaudy smiles of radiant beauty In kindred spirit, florets track East to West revolving a luminous, is it love or loyal duty? In ancient times, lived the Sun God Apollo, a water nymph Clytie fell in love profound the man with golden hair cast her in a spell and her eyes adored him in passion astound. But Apollo was in love with Daphne, the beautiful daughter of a water God.  Unrequited, unnoticed went Clyties love she kept looking for Sun in paths she trod. Eventually she turned to a slender sunflower orbiting her love, a bride waits for sunshine. Trail of a broken heart, never leaves her soul, shriveled head wilts in her summer Valentine. 26th June 2019