the little things in life

The Sunflower

In the letterbox one day, a packet of seeds had come my way
A gift from local real estate, and not passed there used by date
Giant sunflowers need a stake, into the ground with hoe and rake
Shoots soon began to grow, every day an inch or so
A sturdy stem with generous leaf, and a head beyond belief
Golden yellow petals beamed, reflection of the sun it seemed
A picture taken with a note, to my benefactor , "quote"
Thank you for the sunflower seed, with loving care i did feed
Its bloom lightens up my day, that's really all i have to say.
she wrote back she was ecstatic, i made her day she was emphatic
from a seed that i watched grow, a friendship to it did bestow

Bob Blackwell
If we greet everyone with a smile, our smile is usually returned. New friendships can start this way. Your sunflower has no suspicion it reflects the sun and warms without discrimination. I like your poem

Susan Jarvis
This smile-inducing poem glows with all the warmth and sunshine of this beautiful flower. :)

Kate Sparrow
Nicely rhymed with images of bright petals and summer sunshine! Terrific!

Fay Slimm
This evokes all the summer pleasures for me - - a tribute such as this just sings of the glory of colour and warmth - - thank you - and looking forward to your next masterful narrative.... welcome to P.F. and greetings from Fay.