In the manner of van Gogh,
sunflowers in a brown pottery bowl
wait in wide-eyed expectancy
on the the altar table.
Their golden petals glow in the summer sun
that spills softly through stained-glass windows.
Their numinous beauty and grace
silently urge sacrifice of praise.
Author Bio:
Sandra Bounds writes poetry because she loves it. Also, the process of writing helps her stay mentally alert in her efforts to survive Parkinson's Disease. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in English from Mississippi State University. A retired English teacher, she has taught in both private and public high schools and in community college. She has publishing credits in Australia, England, and the United States.
sunflowers in a brown pottery bowl
wait in wide-eyed expectancy
on the the altar table.
Their golden petals glow in the summer sun
that spills softly through stained-glass windows.
Their numinous beauty and grace
silently urge sacrifice of praise.
Author Bio:
Sandra Bounds writes poetry because she loves it. Also, the process of writing helps her stay mentally alert in her efforts to survive Parkinson's Disease. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in English from Mississippi State University. A retired English teacher, she has taught in both private and public high schools and in community college. She has publishing credits in Australia, England, and the United States.
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