The sunflower who grew up among roses (2026)
Synopsis: A collection of poems that blossoms from the experience of being different. In “The sunflower who grew up among roses,” the journey of a unique soul reveals the complexity of relationships, the search for belonging, and the unshakable strength of the spirit. Prologue There are moments When the thorns of roses Pierce me so deep That I look at the sun And beg to be taken To a field of sunflowers. I’m starting to wonder If this field is on Earth Or over the rainbow. — The sunflower who grew up among roses Spring Petal 1 I was born among roses And the moment I opened my eyes I looked up at the sky The light shining above me was saying: “You don’t belong here” Petal 2 My petals started to blossom As I ran and ventured beneath the sun He was there, so close, yet so far. And I was dreaming higher My eyes on the sun And my dreams in my heart Petal 3 The patch of roses wasn’t comfortab...
