Sunflower Soul

sunflower soul

waxing weary

of false façade,

this make-believe mirth,

while woes are wending,

sorrow sweeping,

vainly through veins…

yes, sunflower souls

indeed have veins

as well as dreams,
desires rooted deeply
within prairie prayers

waiting, wanting, wishing

for courage to be she

sunflower soul swaying

towards son’s song

turning, tilting,

soaking strength

from heaven’s tears

spirit blooming,

bearing seeds of hope

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