Sunflower of the Shrub-Steppe

Helianthus annuus

In the dryness along the road

They flourish, stretching tall

To reach the sun’s rays

Of which they emulate

In petals so yellow

Held together with earth brown

To bring the heavens

To us:

Sunflower

Sheri Edwards  

06.16.23   168.365.23

Poetry/Photography

#clmooc #smallpoems #sunflowers

Helianthus annuus, or the common sunflower, blooms along the dirt road leading to a view of the Columbia River, somewhere in Douglas County.

The Story

https://sheri42.net/2023/06/16/sunflower-of-the-shrub-steppe/

https://flic.kr/p/2oHCJ66

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