Sunflowers

Sealed by love’s fidelity to be forever sweethearts Upheld as one flesh midst caring bond to the utmost Never outgrowing honeymoon’s sweetness-nurture Flourishing while blooming in passionate “I do” fulfilment--- Liberated hearts vanquish selfishness languishing Optimizing warm togetherness around truth-mercy orb Well-watered against ennui weariness and apathy-wilting Ecstatically delighting each other sweetly with earnestness Rejoicing* now in God's bliss, Dad and Mom’s radiance Shines, while to me and siblings, their romance serenely stays. *Philippians 1:26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. May 25, 2021 2nd place, "Sunflower" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury; judged on 5/31/2021.