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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

Date: 6/1/2021 11:46:00 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
Date: 6/1/2021 11:49:00 AM

Thanks, Sam. Your comments are always welcomed and so encouraging. Have an awesome week! Sam you can call me "Milt".

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 6/1/2021 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. It's a beautiful poem ~ Mala

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 8:57:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mala, for your thoughtful consideration and place in your contest.

Terry Flood

Date: 6/1/2021 2:57:00 AM

Quick return visit with my congrats on your win. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Terry.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/31/2021 11:34:00 PM

It's a Beautiful Poem. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/1/2021 8:57:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/25/2021 1:32:00 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
Date: 5/25/2021 2:31:00 PM

Thanks, Caren.

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/20/2021 8:33:00 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
Date: 5/20/2021 8:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Laura. I really appreciated your thoughtful read and comments.

Terry Flood

Date: 5/20/2021 7:19:00 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
Date: 5/20/2021 9:23:00 AM

Thank you so much, Terry, for your encouraging comment. Good luck with the sunflowers. Spring has arrived here...at last!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/19/2021 2:37:00 PM

Beautiful flowers they are too Milton, they're the redwoods of the floral world. Good luck in the contest Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2021 2:51:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. Appreciate it.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/19/2021 11:29:00 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
Date: 5/20/2021 11:01:00 AM

Heloo Milton, you are welcome . Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2021 1:14:00 PM

They are, indeed. Thanks for your read and your comment. Have a nice day yourself.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/19/2021 11:25:00 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
Date: 5/19/2021 1:14:00 PM

Thanks, Carolyn. I can always hope!