Sunflowers

Ode to Sunflowers

Sunflowers turning through day

Like us humans throughout our life

Turn to the Sun in the morning

And follow loyally til the light fades. 

Our golden sun, the constant source

Of light and heat for plant and beast,  

Shining emblem of a steadfast nation

We stand by you, heroes of Ukraine. 

We plug in the kettle, watch the news

Day after day, our minds grow numb

We easily tire and turn the dial

To silly soaps and cooking programs. 

We might spend a little time

Tomorrow or the next day

And find some yellow flowers 

That open to the sun 

For as sure morning follows night

This courageous country

Will return to us and glow

And never will return to dark. 

Tomorrow we can plant some seeds

Of sunflowers that keep the faith

And remind us that hope is rising

In the people of the East. 

Slava Ukraini.