All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
I'm Like a Sunflower
I think I’m like a sunflower.
Or, at least, I like to think so.
I started off small;
Just like the seed of a sunflower.
Those around me watered me;
Making sure to take good care
They made sure to let
The sun shine on me!
They might’ve thought I’d always stay timid,
But like a sunflower;
As I got older, I sprouted;
I’m still growing, even now.
I was transferred;
From the windowsill to the garden.
I gained confidence
To stand tall, despite it all.
I strive to face the sun;
Trying to see the good in everything.
I am known
For my happiness and strength.
Every time you visit me
In the garden
I’ve grown taller;
Taller than they’ve ever expected.
With petals so lush;
Leaves so full of life
While my past was rough,
That doesn’t stop me.
I make sure to stand tall in the garden,
Becoming a beacon of light for those like me.
I may look like the others,
But I am different.
I am kind
I am strong
I am hardworking
I am ambitious
I am adaptable
I am courageous
I am emphatic
I am amiable
I am passionate
I am reliable
I am sympathetic
I am loving
I am me
Even in the darkest of times,
I remembered this.
Even in fearful times,
I remembered this.
Even when I wanted to give up,
I remembered this.
And I still do;
Because even now
I have hard times.
I have scary times.
I have sad times.
But that’s okay!
We all do.
I just remember
Who I am.
I remember
To stand tall.
I remember
Those that raised me.
And I remember
How far I've come.
I may be like a sunflower,
But one thing is for sure
We both shine our light
That He gave us!
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.
I wrote this poem while thinking about sunflowers. Such a beautiful flower. (I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about my friend, Sunflower, too)