Wilting Away

When a sunflower blossoms in the late summer months,
and it turns to see the sun beaming brightly upon it.

When a sunflower grows bigger and stronger through the fall,
and its petals become more vibrant with each passing day.

When a sunflower wilts as it gets colder,
and it’s unable to turn and look at the sun’s smile anymore.

When a sunflower shrivels and starves at first frost,
and it dies having forgotten the sun ever graced its petals.