I am the sunflower.

A small plant, I begin;

Green, small leaves and so thin.

I will grow so tall soon.

I am the sunflower.

I rise up every day.

Best to plant me in May.

See my big leaves just grow.

I am the sunflower.

Watch leaves suddenly appear,

Higher, Higher, I sear.

Sunshine makes me happy.

I am the sunflower.

Yellow, is my round face

Standing high, full of grace.

Petals round, one big smile.

I am the sunflower.

In fields I stand with friends,

With our joy, happiness we spread.

Tell the sunshine to ne'er stop.

I am the sunflower.

Sudd'nly, my leaves turn black.

Dry weather, no water, soil cracked.

Stopping head down in shame.

I am the sunflower.

One big chop, goodbye stem.

My summer is over once again.

Fear not friend, I shall return, for

I am the sunflower.

© Leonora Sophie