Past Personification

This poem doesn't exactly follow Susan's theme (come on, Blake!), but it definitely gives voice to someone outside William's perspective.


Two Sunflowers

Two Sunflowers
Move in the Yellow Room.
"Ah, William, we're weary of weather,"
said the sunflowers, shining with dew.
"Our traveling habits have tired us.
Can you give us a room with a view?"
They arranged themselves at the window
and counted the steps of the sun,
and they both took root in the carpet
where the topaz tortoises run.

William Blake