The Spendthrift Doll
July 6, 2023The Gloucester Mother
July 6, 2023The Soul of the Sunflower
The warm sun kissed the earth
To consecrate thy birth,
And from his close embrace
Thy radiant face
Sprang into sight,
A blossoming delight.
Through the long summer days
Thy lover’s burning rays
Shone hot upon thy heart.
Thy life was part
Of his desire,
Thou passion-flower of fire!
And, turning toward his love,
Lifting thy head above
The earth that nurtured thee,
Thy majesty And stately mien
Proclaims thee sun-crowned queen.
On earth, thy gorgeous bloom
Bears record of thy tomb,
And to transcendent light
Thy soul takes flight
Till thou art one,
O sunflower, with the sun!
Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was an American novelist and short story writer who is known for her works that explore the lives of women in rural New England. Her works often featured strong female characters and her writing is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the natural world.