The Making of a Sunflower

Summary

The undefined website features a collection of creative works centered around the theme of a sunflower, including a sonnet, a drawing by a 5-year-old, and various poems inspired by the artwork, as part of the Paper Poetry event.

Abstract

The undefined website showcases an artistic collaboration inspired by a child's drawing of a sunflower. The drawing, created by 5-year-old Wesley, serves as the focal point for an ekphrastic poetry prompt in the Paper Poetry event. This event, which includes 14 prompts and runs until June 10, encourages writers to explore different forms of poetic expression. The website highlights a sonnet and poems by Carolyn Hastings, Raine Lore, and Katie Michaelson, each responding to the prompts in their unique style. The site also invites readers to subscribe for updates and to join Medium using an affiliate link for full access to the content.

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The author, Carolyn Hastings, expresses admiration for Wesley's drawing, noting its "imperfection" and "uniqueness" as endearing qualities.
The process of creating the sunflower drawing is depicted as a bonding experience between Wesley and his mother, with the child showing rapid progress in his artistic skills.
The author conveys enthusiasm for the Paper Poetry event, suggesting there is something for everyone among the 14 prompts provided.
Raine Lore's poem, described as a Sapphic ode, is praised for its beauty, with the author humorously admitting a lack of knowledge about the form, thereby piquing reader interest.
Katie Michaelson's contribution is recognized as a powerful tribute to her personal journey, reflecting the diverse interpretations of the prompts.
The author extends a warm invitation to readers to engage with the content, subscribe for more, and consider Medium membership for unlimited access to stories like these.

An ekphrastic sonnet

image created in Canva by the writer using Wesley’s drawing of a sunflower (with his permission!)

The lines wobble in their imperfection It’s part of what makes them cute and unique Wesley’s hand is new to illustration He does find it much easier to speak.

“How do I draw a sunflower, Mummy? I want to make it look happy and real.” “I’ll draw one right here so you can copy. Now, pay attention,” she said. “That’s the deal.”

He proved to be a super-fast learner Before long, he had drawn a big circle, a long line for a stem, leaves like feathers The hardest part was drawing the petals.

Colouring with fluoro-yellows and greens The most fun was the black dots for the seeds!

The sunflower in the image above the sonnet was drawn by my 5-year-old grandson, Wesley. It was the subject of Paper Poetry’s Week 12 ekphrastic prompt and is now part of the Déjà vu at Paper Poetry event that is running until June 10. All in all, there’s 14 prompts to choose from — surely there’s something for everyone. 😊 🙏

And while you’re here, please enjoy Raine Lore’s gorgeous, Wesley-sunflower-inspired poem, Golden Dreams of Days Gone By. Raine calls her poem a Sapphic ode. If you’re like me, and don’t have a clue what she’s talking about, then all the more reason to check out her poem!

And here’s Katie Michaelson’s wonderful response to the Week 13 epigraphic prompt, a tribute to herself and her life journey, Out of Darkness, I Created Myself —

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Deja Vu at Paper Poetry

The Making of a Sunflower

An ekphrastic sonnet

Déjà Vu at Paper Poetry

Winging us back home

Golden Dreams of Days Gone By

Ode to Romanticized Reflections

Out of Darkness, I Created Myself

My response to a prompt from the Paper Poetry publication