Sunflowers and Cicadas
by Elouise
Lost in a crowd
Wondering who I am
today and what will
become of us
A sunflower dropped
into the earth by
accident or design
pays no attention
Cicadas raise their
shrill chorus and fall
back into waves of
welcome silence
Hot sunrays pierce
the haze of dawn
with a vigor I cannot
mimic or resurrect
Climbing a small hill
and moving from shade
to shade I wake up
to this burning day
What is progress? I hope I’m making some today. A recent appointment with my integrative doctor produced more follow-up than I like. It feels like being in half-here mode. Living between what I’ve been and whatever comes next. It’s pushing me back to hard questions about what I will and will not agree to at this time of my life. And, more important, what I want to do with my time right now.
In the meantime, I’m mesmerized by our impromptu sunflower family springing from the earth beneath last winter’s large bird feeder. You’d think I’d never seen a sunflower. Nevertheless, it’s magical to find unplanned beauty right in our back yard.
Hoping you’ll find beauty in small things today.
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 27 July 2021
Backyard photo taken by DAFraser, 25 July 2021
Telling the Truth 
A powerful poem, SweetElouise! Keep finding the joys in nature! 🙂
Sorry to hear about the follow-up stuff. UGHS 😦
Prayers for you!
We Human-Beans should be more like the other creation/creatures. 🙂 🌻 🦗
Thank you for always being a bright/joy spot in my days! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and prayers and ❤ 🙂
"And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you." 🙂
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Thank you, dear Carolyn! I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed these days, especially with all the health documents I have to complete or update. 😟 Anyone who thinks retirees just sit around and enjoy themselves is going to have a rude awakening when it’s their turn!😲😟🤢
💜💕😻🎶🌻
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Isn’t that the truth!!!
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Elouise, what did the doctor say?
Marilyn
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Hi, Marilyn. She referred me to a specialist in neurology. My appointment is in mid-September. In the meantime, I’m inundated with forms to fill out and take with me. Not my favorite thing to do. Thanks for asking.
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Do you suppose the Brown-eyed Susan is related to the Sunflower? Just a thought.
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Hi, David!
What a great question, for which I don’t have a clear answer. Nor have I found a clear answer to whether they’re related. I did, however, find this helpful article that compares them: https://www.hunker.com/12624162/the-differences-in-a-black-eyed-susan-a-sunflower. Happy reading! Whatever their relationship, I love seeing both of them around our neighborhood. The birds and bees like them, too!
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