L Milton Hankins Poet Acrostic

Sunflower

Sunflower, you tower over the lower blooms
Until lack of rain bows your head in humility
Near the end of September, 
Forgiving, you cast to the wind your bounty of seeds
Lavishly nourishing the birds, too;
Only what we harvest are relished 
We are healthier for your giving us this tasty treat
E veryone enjoys from time to time before the fire 
Reliving the memories of Kansas summer heat.

SECOND PLACE WINNER
May 19, 2021
for "Sunflower" Poetry Contest
by Malabika Ray Choudhury

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Sam Kauffman June 1, 2021 at 11:46 AM Just delightful LM! A complete picture of this amazing flower in acrostic form. Love the first two lines! Congratulations on your win. Blessings. L Milton Hankins June 1, 2021 at 11:49 AM Thanks, Sam. Your comments are always welcomed and so encouraging. Have an awesome week! Sam you can call me "Milt".

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 1, 2021 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on your win. It's a beautiful poem ~ Mala L Milton Hankins June 1, 2021 at 8:57 AM Thanks so much, Mala, for your thoughtful consideration and place in your contest.

Terry Flood June 1, 2021 at 2:57 AM Quick return visit with my congrats on your win. Terry L Milton Hankins June 1, 2021 at 8:57 AM Thank you, Terry.

Christuraj Alex May 31, 2021 at 11:34 PM It's a Beautiful Poem. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins June 1, 2021 at 8:57 AM Thanks, Christuraj.

Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 1:32 PM I had not thought of this but I am sure it is true! "Lavishly nourishing the birds, too;" Nicely thought out, and carefully executed Hank. L Milton Hankins May 25, 2021 at 2:31 PM Thanks, Caren.

Laura Leiser May 20, 2021 at 8:33 PM Love the images your poetic words evoke in this suburb acrostic poem! Wonderful entry and should do well in the contest! Love it! :) L Milton Hankins May 20, 2021 at 8:56 PM Thank you so much, Laura. I really appreciated your thoughtful read and comments.

Terry Flood May 20, 2021 at 7:19 AM I’ve got a greenhouse half full of (now) lanky sunflowers, waiting for the big fella to remember that it’s May and turn off the wind and turn up the heater. Nice work Milt. Good luck in the contest. Terry L Milton Hankins May 20, 2021 at 9:23 AM Thank you so much, Terry, for your encouraging comment. Good luck with the sunflowers. Spring has arrived here...at last!

Tom Cunningham May 19, 2021 at 2:37 PM Beautiful flowers they are too Milton, they're the redwoods of the floral world. Good luck in the contest Tom L Milton Hankins May 19, 2021 at 2:51 PM Thanks, Tom. Appreciate it.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM Hello Milton suflower seeds are healthy to et. the birds enjoy them to. Good luck in the contest. enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 20, 2021 at 11:01 AM Heloo Milton, you are welcome . Enjoy your day my friend. L Milton Hankins May 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM They are, indeed. Thanks for your read and your comment. Have a nice day yourself.

Carolyn Devonshire May 19, 2021 at 11:25 AM A wonderful acrostic on a flower that truly does "tower over the lower blooms." A stand-out flower and a stand-out acrostic. Best wishes for a win in the contest, Carolyn L Milton Hankins May 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM Thanks, Carolyn. I can always hope!