Today I brought you sunflowers, the ones I grew just for you.
As I planted them, and watched them grow,
the memories of you began to show.
I remember meeting you years ago—
a bouncing, beautiful little girl with so much to show.
The sunflowers grew, just as you did,
reminding me of prom, graduation, your wedding day,
and the biggest day of all—when you became a mom.
I grew these sunflowers for you, and I always will,
because when I see a sunflower, I see you.
Strong and bright, and now in flight.
You’re not too far away,
as your memory will never fade.
Love Always,
Aunt Bonnie
This poem was written for the Verse-Village celebration of April Poetry Month.
