SUNFLOWER GRAVEYARD (An Original Poem)

Not long ago you stood tall
with heads held high,
reminding all passers by
that it was summer and
smiles come easily

now the days grow cool
and they grow short
you've so graciously
given the birds
the last of yourselves

now you stand stooped
and shriveled, dark against
the vibrant palette of autumn
and a collective feeling
of dread has gathered,

you’ve given us the gift
of the memory of
what you once were

the value you added
to our days was subtle
but it was immeasurable

all we can do is scatter
the seeds of our
wishes into the wind
and dream well of
your quick return.

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