Sunflowers Poem by Christopher Tye

Sunflowers

Sunflowers immortalised by Van Gogh,
Unified fields of golden hues in a vase,
Now worth millions to the rich art collectors,
Fortunately the rest of us know it's true value,
Lofty plants grown by youngsters for competition and fun,
Oils for cooking and spreads for breads,
Welcome sign of high summer,
Ecological surprize a flower that's so much more,
Reflecting the Sun's golden rays,
Seeds loved by wild bird's in our gardens.

By Christopher Tye