A friend of mine has been posting amazing photos of a sunflower in his garden. These inspired the following poem in the form of a Japanese haiku. Photos are used with permission (copyright David Trelawny-Ross).
Coiled up and curled up,
Hiding from sight till it’s time.
Promise unfulfilled.
A measured prelude
Tentatively reaching out
Towards a new dawn.
Stretching out shyly,
Inviting us to wonder,
Explosive colour.
Petals unfurling,
Sunshine drawing out brightness,
Mirrored yellow joy.