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Blake's Sunflower

1

 

Why did Blake say

'Sunflower weary of time'?

Every time I see them

they seem to say

Now! with a crash

of cymbals!

Very pleased

and positive

and absolutely delighting

in their own round brightness.

 

2

 

Sorry, Blake!

Now I see what you mean.

Storms and frost have battered

their bright delight

and though they are still upright

nothing could say dejection

more than their weary

disillusioned

hanging heads.

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Written by
Elizabeth Smart
1913-1986 / Canadian
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