Lynette Martyn
Himawari
Himawari
Turning towards the sun, a fresh day, a new start
Drying heavy dew drops from yesterdays passed
Wiping away the briny tears from a day gone-by but not forgotten
Petals bathe in light, I bask in the optimism of your rising sun
Himawari
A positive outlook, resilience for a new day
Your outstretched stalk reaches forward,
grasping for the magnificent strength I seek
Vibrant color, light against dark, reflects my mood
Himawari
Even in death your color remains
Gnarled petals betray untold hardship
But rugged silhouettes of your strength shine on
Gold against black mirrors life's complexity
Himawari
A needed reminder to turn nourishes us both
Sunshine on a cloudy day
A welcome gift echoing my own fortunes
Thank you my sunflower friend
written January 2020
​published January 2025 - The Silver Note: Poets of Arlington, Massachusetts (available for purchase on Amazon)