The Sunflower Tarry a while for too soon flowers turn to seed, and pressed, they fade to oil We beg you linger longer, though autumn threatens to carry you away ************
by Lori Lipsky
photo credit: S. Chanthapan, istockphoto
Summer is fading fast. Are you ready to say goodbye?
I’ll tarry, I’ll linger, I’ll breathe. Spectacular, Lori! Your words rest me.
Thank you, friend.
This made me smile.
Sunflowers are quite close to my heart.
I’m glad it brought you a smile. How is the weather where you are today? The Philippines, right? It will be sunny and warm here (Wisconsin, USA) with some fog early.
Some sun would be lovely. We’ve had clear skies all week, but it’s started raining again. I’m sure the sun will be back again soon here.
It’s been dry here. Too bad we can’t switch weather for a day.
This reminds me of when I was in high school. My family was vacationing in South Dakota. We turned a corner on a country road and came across a field of full-bloom sunflowers. It was sheer joy. This poem demonstrates some of the bittersweet, ephemeral tinge to that joy, although at the time I was just sad we had to leave behind the field of flowers. Lovely poem, Lori.
A field of sunflowers sounds amazing. Thanks, Anita.
Love this one!
Thanks, Susan.
Love this. And I do love hanging on to every last stitch of summer
Well put. My feelings exactly.I love to hang on…
Hi Lori, I love sunflowers they always look so happy and bright.
Yes. Happy, sunny and bright. Thanks for stopping by the patio, Judy.
I’ll linger with flowers and sun for just a while longer! Beautifully put, Lori!
It is always a treat when you come over to the patio, Joanie.
I love the lazy days of summer before school starts back up. But this year I’m happy to be rid of the heat.
It has been so hot and dry. That does make the farewell a bit easier this year.
Lovely! Yes and no…yes, because i can’t wait for christmas, no cos it gets terribly cold around here
It gets pretty cold here in Wisconsin, USA, too, Boomiebol.
Where in the world do you live? I’ve checked out your site and see no hints.
Oh we are like neighbors lol..i am in Illinois
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I just drove all the way through your state yesterday…from Paducah, KY to the northern IL border and beyond. I was helping my daughter settle in her new place in Savannah, GA.
Beautiful, Lori, but I have to admit that I love fall and winter, so am looking forward to the change!
I’m about there…almost…just not ready to deal with snow yet. It’s encouraging to hear you’re looking forward to the change. That helps.
Gorgeous flower, and Sunflower oil is one of my favorites. It’s a very healthy oil.
Well, that’s looking on the bright side of the poem. I like that view. I’ll have to go out and get myself some sunflower oil and think of you when I’m using it.
I love giant sunflowers.