A Weed

I am but a weed In God's flower garden Humbled to exist Even if not as red as roses Not as tall as sun flowers Not as warm as marigolds Not as thrilling as lillies But I am wonderfully and fearfully made I invite imagination And like a falling star Children pick me to Blow blue breaths wishes upon And I fly into whimsical wind To deliver the messages of hopes I start my journey as gold and then Turn white just before my flight A prize in disguise I am a dandelion.

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David Crandall

Date: 5/6/2024 8:12:00 PM

Nice poem about dandelions Karen! Children especially like them. I'm grey now, but I'm not ready to fly!

Karen Jones
Date: 5/6/2024 11:03:00 PM

Thanks David and grey is beautiful!

Speaks Volumes

Date: 11/30/2023 7:41:00 PM

And you are loved wherever you grow by children believing in your magic in the most whimsical way. What a beautiful poem Karen. Its so true that even the plainest little flower can be more move than the most magnificent rose. This poem Speaks Volumes ! Its wonderful A fave from me.

Karen Jones
Date: 12/1/2023 12:27:00 AM

What kind words thank you Speaks Volumes.

David Richmond

Date: 11/20/2023 8:31:00 AM

I love this poem. What an imaginative description of the dandelion. Thanks for the reminder that everything, in creation, not just man, is fearfully and wonderfully made. Well done Karen!

Karen Jones
Date: 11/20/2023 9:54:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading David! Hugs

Valsa George

Date: 11/18/2023 8:29:00 PM

Beautiful poem showing your humility. Though you consider yourself as a weed, in the eyes of God you may be more beautiful than a rose. As I have been away from the scene for sometime, missed seeing your POTD. A lovely poem. Congratulations Karen.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/19/2023 1:10:00 AM

Valsa thanks for your kind words. Hugs.

Janine Lever

Date: 11/15/2023 12:05:00 PM

Just seen your poem and i am elated. Dandelions i call the little suns. This poem reminded me of a hymn we sang in school,'daises are our silver, buttercups our gold, these are all the treasures that our heart, can hold' I loved it and i love your poem, innocence and beauty in its original form, as is your poem. thankyou i loved itxxxjanine

Janine Lever
Date: 11/16/2023 10:07:00 AM

Hello Karen, i dont know the title of the hymn. It was a CofE (church of england protestant) in the 1950's and it was in the hymn book we had at that time. It was my favourite. You are a beautiful, innocent, and free spirit as reflected in this your poem. Please let me know if you found the hymn xxxx

Karen Jones
Date: 11/15/2023 5:34:00 PM

I love that you shared this hymn! I have never heard this one and would love to look for it in Google. What is the title of the hymn? Thanks so much for visiting my page and sharing a wonderful hymn Janine!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/13/2023 3:43:00 AM

- The dandelion is one of the most beautiful flowers in the spring ... even if they go under the weed category - Sorry I'm a little late with congratulations :) - hugs

Karen Jones
Date: 11/13/2023 4:00:00 AM

Hugs thank you and no apologies needed Anne-Lise!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2023 7:00:00 PM

They are not really even weeds, yet people think so and mow them down. I wrote about too in the past. Good one. Oh and POTD. Congrats

Karen Jones
Date: 11/9/2023 9:01:00 PM

Andrea thanks.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/7/2023 12:19:00 PM

I love dandelions, and this is a beautiful tribute to them, Karen. Congratulations on your POTD. :)

Karen Jones
Date: 11/7/2023 12:55:00 PM

Thanks Evelyn

Charles Messina

Date: 11/2/2023 4:59:00 AM

I love this, Karen. But even though I love weed and dandelions (lol) You write as beautiful as a rose my dear friend. Thanks for your recent visits... Hugs Charlie

Karen Jones
Date: 11/2/2023 6:20:00 AM

Charlies I was shocked it was potd frankly. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks.

Charles Messina
Date: 11/2/2023 5:02:00 AM

PS: I just noticed this was a POTD! Congratulations!

Judy Ball

Date: 11/1/2023 12:48:00 PM

Did you know that Dandelions are good for you? You can eat them in a salad. They have more iron content than spinach. Most wild flowers have medicinal purposes that people have forgotten. Nice job her Karen. Love this. God Bless, JB

Karen Jones
Date: 11/2/2023 6:22:00 AM

Wow never have tried to eat one Charles.

Charles Messina
Date: 11/2/2023 5:00:00 AM

Dandelions are really good in salads...had them many times :)

Karen Jones
Date: 11/1/2023 1:43:00 PM

Wow no I did not know that! Interesting. Have you eaten them? Thanks for sharing Judy!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/31/2023 9:12:00 PM

Hurrah, hurrah, this is so perfect Karen. Congratulations. Pangie

Karen Jones
Date: 11/1/2023 12:08:00 AM

Aw thank you dear Pangie. Hope you are feeling better.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/31/2023 5:34:00 PM

Dandelions are beautiful even though they’re classed as weeds. Love your poem Karen, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day. Belle

Karen Jones
Date: 10/31/2023 5:37:00 PM

I agree they are beautiful. I appreciate your reading it. Hugs Belle.

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/31/2023 9:58:00 AM

Anything can be a weed, how precious a dandelion. Belated Congratulations on your POTD Karen Jones! Beautiful poetry, blessings ~Anaya

Karen Jones
Date: 10/31/2023 10:18:00 AM

Anaya thanks so much!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/30/2023 3:32:00 PM

Many congrats on POTD, you brought back many happy memories of childhood blowing the dandelion clocks... now i pick the flowers before they go white lol, how times change! hugs Jan xx

Karen Jones
Date: 10/30/2023 3:41:00 PM

Thanks! Hugs Jan

Sam Scott

Date: 10/30/2023 2:30:00 AM

Hi Karen, Dandelions are fascinating - this is why poets are drawn to them. They are like thoughts; they transform and then fly - but most of all is the human connection - children love them and I remember my grandparents telling the time of day by blowing them (a ruse I am sure). This is a wonderful delicate, spiritual testament. No such thing as weeds in my book x

Karen Jones
Date: 10/30/2023 3:03:00 AM

Wow what a beautiful memory. I've never heard of telling time blowing a dandelion lol. What fun grandparents you were blessed with! Thanks for sharing and your kind words Sam!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/29/2023 10:23:00 PM

God's child, Karen, nicely said. Congratulations on POTD

Karen Jones
Date: 10/30/2023 3:00:00 AM

Thanks Eve!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/29/2023 3:36:00 PM

A beauty to behold indeed, this remarkable flower. Watching it change from golden yellow to snowy white, is such a delight. Those wishes in the wind, may they gather again and again. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. Congratulations Karen, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Karen Jones
Date: 10/29/2023 3:44:00 PM

Thanks Brandy! Have a fabulous week.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/29/2023 2:40:00 PM

Dandelions are magical, I insist the clocks are only blown in the park though and not the garden! Congratulations on POTD x

Karen Jones
Date: 10/29/2023 2:51:00 PM

Thanks Dilly Dally!

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/29/2023 2:34:00 PM

Back with hearty congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, with this lovely poem, enjoy your honor.

Karen Jones
Date: 10/29/2023 2:39:00 PM

Sotto thanks!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 10/29/2023 10:18:00 AM

Weeds have their "place", too. I believe that "sunflowers" fall into that category...my favorite flower. Congrats on POTD, Karen.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/29/2023 10:10:00 AM

A FAV for my list, Karen. A darling of a Dandelion you are, Karen. Congratulations on your POTD, my friend. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Hugs, Bill

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/29/2023 9:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your deeply thoughtful poem receiving POTD honour. We don't need to be a Rose, or a Sunflower...we are "wonderfully and fearfully made in God's flower garden". How profound and creative your thoughts are! Love and Hugs ~

Karen Jones
Date: 10/29/2023 9:43:00 AM

God made us all beautiful so agree with you. Thanks Malabika love light and hugs to you!