The Lady is a Sunflower

This poem compares the attributes of a sunflower to that of a lady. They share beauty, strength, maturity and a sense of self confidence.


The Lady
A bonnet of bright yellow petals frames her round face,
The face of an African lady, full of grace,
Like a broom handle, standing tall and slender,
With sleeves of green broad leaves, delicate and tender,
Always facing toward the sun, she is without chagrin,
She doesn’t break but gently bends against the subtle wind,
The lady is a sunflower, vibrant and strong,
Planted in the field, growing all season long,
Ready for the harvest, mature and beautiful,
Sunflower lady’s gift of giving is undisputable,
She lifts her head up to the sky,
Her self-confidence is soaring high,
She has within her majestic power,
She is the ordinary, yet mighty Sunflower!

Tammy Harvey
Written: 10/15/2017