
Sunflowers in the sand
baffle my preconceived notions,
such a traditional earthy flower
sprouting alongside the ocean.
It draws me in,
such an unexpected sight,
yellow-bursting heads,
mini-suns against the muted,
so bold and bright.
So many thoughts
beyond the beauty
begin to orbit
in my mind.
I am reminded
of childhood,
encouraged to
color in the book
true to experienced life,
don’t make the sun blue,
stay within the lines,
learn early
to close your mind.
Sunflowers in the sand
seem to defy,
toss their heads proudly
yet their humility
roots a portrait
symbolic of choosing
one’s own path
and life.
People on the beach
pass by,
seem oblivious
to the mini-miracles
and massive messages
that entrance
and shape me
from the inside.
And that is the difference
between the photographer-poet
and the others:
we see beneath and beyond,
we hear the whispers.
We capture it in the lens
and ink-dipped pens
and present it back to you,
artfully gifting
a beautiful impression,
another perspective,
a deeper connection,
hoping you’ll pause
long enough for
reflection.
Sunflowers in the sand
should never be overlooked.
You would never find them
in a coloring book.
Poem and image ©LauraDenise