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by Patricia Feager, 6/11/2018

 

 

A Dedication to the Sunflower

 

The sunflower isn't visible from the street,

nor can you see it when you drive around the cul-de-sac,

rather it salutes you at the rear garage.

Like a well groomed tall soldier,

it stands at attention.

 

The masonry work of the soldier bricks

supporting the shiners separated by mortar beds

above the lintel surrounded by rows of brick and mortar

doesn't get as much attention


as the sunflower.

 

 

Sunflowers don't usually grow this close

to houses, unless relocated by a bird,

squirrels, no doubt, who knows

how it got there

but there she grows!

 

The sunflower with her bright yellow face

 

welcomes the day and faces the sun.  

 

Texas heat doesn't bother her.

 

She welcomes whatever comes her way

any time of day with a brighter

 

outlook on life than humans

 

 

The practice of laying bricks must be cut to fit the space

 

but the sunflower doesn't need to be in the exact location to grow

 

nor is it manufactured in a hot brick oven,

 

it grows in soil and water, exposed by sun

 

standing vertical, tall and strong

 

 

Sunflower, she's the queen with a face

 

adorned by soft pedals. 

 

Patiently she waits for birds and bees

 

or her picture to be taken

 

by someone like me

 

---- Patricia Feager

 

 

P.S. Flower Mound is home to more than just people. 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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"With self-discipline most anything is possible." --- Theodore Roosevelt 

 

 

 

  

Comments (24)

Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Patricia, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Jun 11, 2018 04:08 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Patricia I was showing a house abot 20 miles from Lewisburg last year and I remember a garden that was growing the biggest sunflowers.... I would have stopped and taken photos but my clients needed to get back to Lewisburg. I will have to check out the place to see if they have the sunflowers again. They were truly amazing.

Jun 11, 2018 06:04 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Patricia Feager very cute post my friend.  Sunflowers are such a "friendly" flower - so bright and cheery to look at!

Jun 11, 2018 06:28 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Patricia, I am always debating about you missing your mark, you should have been an author? or you should have been a poet? It reminds me of an old client of mine he was into Jazz & Played an awesome Sax..... and he was a fantastic cook made me look like a novice.... and he was an attorney by profession... I used to say to him you should have been this and that.... he told me NO being an attorney allows me to do all this:))Endre

Jun 11, 2018 10:02 PM
Michael Jacobs

Endre- - -and she is an author and a poet plus so much more that we have the privilege of seeing in ActiveRain. 

Jun 12, 2018 09:37 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Sunflowers always seem to make me happy. I think they were put on this Earth to put smiles on our faces Patricia...

Jun 11, 2018 10:13 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Patricia. I love the subject the poem and the gorgeous sunflower.

Jun 12, 2018 07:16 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is beautiful my friend!  You always have such a great way with words and I look forward to reading your posts.  I hope that your day is being enjoyed!

Jun 12, 2018 07:32 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Patricia- - -so much more than a post with a beautiful sunflower. Wonderful.

Jun 12, 2018 10:36 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - I'm glad to know my post and so much more than just a sunflower brightened your day.

Something unique about the sunflower is even without a human brain it always takes chances and comes out ahead. 

Have a wonderful, wonderful day! 

Jun 12, 2018 11:33 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Brian England - Thank you! I do my best to inspire in the most creative ways.

Enjoy your special day!

Jun 12, 2018 11:34 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Sheila Anderson - I'm so happy you like everything about this one. I was in hopes it would brighten up someone's day.

Stay happy!

Jun 12, 2018 11:35 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, - I like your outlook on life!

May you always have reason to smile! 

Jun 12, 2018 11:36 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Endre Barath, Jr. and Michael Jacobs - You are men, men, men, men, manly men who knows how to pay a compliment to a lady in ways that really, really count. Because of you, I smile with happiness. And I give thanks because you are examples of great men.

Thank you.

Patricia 

 

Jun 12, 2018 11:40 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lisa Von Domek - A FRIENDLY flower! I really like that! They exemplify the meaning of how people should live their lives. Perhaps that's why they grow so tall, to remind us to keep our heads high, stand up straight, be bright, and always make others happy. Give back to your community, and most of all, spread seeds of kindness and joy to all!

Jun 12, 2018 11:44 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor® - It would be worth going back there to take photographs. I remember being in the country last year. I was rushing home to write up a contract but the sun shone on a field of dreamy landscaping. Oh, how I wanted to stop the car and just enjoy all its splendor. The next few days I was too busy working hard on behalf of the buyers but they decided to take a break. And so did I. I drove back around sunset to the location of where I wanted to take photographs. I soon realized I missed my opportunity,  so I drove a little further. Not only did I find a beautiful field, took lots of photographs, but found a location for my buyers too! 

Retracing our steps may not get us to the same place, but could get someone else closer to home!

Jun 12, 2018 11:49 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Myrl Jeffcoat - Thank you for the FEATURE!!! You always brighten my day!

When there are sunflowers, "the gods are shining their face on us." That sounds like a line from Greek Mythology and it's so poetic and beautiful! Myrl, you really know how to bring sunshine and happiness to all of us here on ActiveRain and I am so grateful for your presence.

May you always have happiness and joy!

Jun 12, 2018 11:52 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

William Feela - People can learn a lot from sunflowers. They always give back and bring good karma. I'm glad to know you love to plant sunflower seeds. They bring so much good to people and all creatures here on earth.

You are wonderful!

Jun 12, 2018 11:54 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George Souto  - I am always amazed the head of the sunflower doesn't topple over to the ground because of its weight. But then it empties its soul to feed the birds and I think to myself, what a wonderful world!

Jun 12, 2018 11:56 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Bob "RealMan" Timm - The earth is adorned with sunflowers and roses. One has thorns and the other just exudes happiness spreading miles and miles of  continuous happiness!

Isn't life wonderful!!!

Jun 12, 2018 12:00 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

An absolutely beautiful and poetic post and Ode to a Sunflower. You really do need to keep these gems you create - they would make a lovely book one day. And yes, life is wonderful.  D

Jun 13, 2018 08:24 AM