I saw growth
Her shadow was cast from failures
She was surrounded by fear on either side
No matter the setback encountered
She overcame
I asked her why she was crying
She said, "How else do you expect me to water myself?"
And despite it all
She glowed with triumph

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The Sunflower
PoetryI asked her why she was crying She said, "How else do you expect me to water myself?" This short collection of poems tells the story of personal growth and the emotional consequences of its achievement. Maybe you are the sunflower, or perhaps you m...