Karen Jones Poet Free verse

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 May 6, 2024 at 8:12 PM Nice poem about dandelions Karen! Children especially like them. I'm grey now, but I'm not ready to fly! Karen Jones May 6, 2024 at 11:03 PM Thanks David and grey is beautiful!

Speaks Volumes November 30, 2023 at 7:41 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 December 1, 2023 at 12:27 AM What kind words thank you Speaks Volumes.

David Richmond November 20, 2023 at 8:31 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 November 20, 2023 at 9:54 AM Thanks so much for reading David! Hugs

Valsa George November 18, 2023 at 8:29 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 November 19, 2023 at 1:10 AM Valsa thanks for your kind words. Hugs.

Janine Lever November 15, 2023 at 12:05 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 November 16, 2023 at 10:07 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 November 15, 2023 at 5:34 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 November 13, 2023 at 3:43 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 November 13, 2023 at 4:00 AM Hugs thank you and no apologies needed Anne-Lise!

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2023 at 7:00 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 November 9, 2023 at 9:01 PM Andrea thanks.

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 7, 2023 at 12:19 PM I love dandelions, and this is a beautiful tribute to them, Karen. Congratulations on your POTD. :) Karen Jones November 7, 2023 at 12:55 PM Thanks Evelyn

Charles Messina November 2, 2023 at 4:59 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 November 2, 2023 at 6:20 AM Charlies I was shocked it was potd frankly. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks. Charles Messina November 2, 2023 at 5:02 AM PS: I just noticed this was a POTD! Congratulations!

Judy Ball November 1, 2023 at 12:48 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 November 2, 2023 at 6:22 AM Wow never have tried to eat one Charles. Charles Messina November 2, 2023 at 5:00 AM Dandelions are really good in salads...had them many times :) Karen Jones November 1, 2023 at 1:43 PM Wow no I did not know that! Interesting. Have you eaten them? Thanks for sharing Judy!

Panagiota Romios October 31, 2023 at 9:12 PM Hurrah, hurrah, this is so perfect Karen. Congratulations. Pangie Karen Jones November 1, 2023 at 12:08 AM Aw thank you dear Pangie. Hope you are feeling better.

Beryl Edmonds October 31, 2023 at 5:34 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 October 31, 2023 at 5:37 PM I agree they are beautiful. I appreciate your reading it. Hugs Belle.

I Am Anaya October 31, 2023 at 9:58 AM Anything can be a weed, how precious a dandelion. Belated Congratulations on your POTD Karen Jones! Beautiful poetry, blessings ~Anaya Karen Jones October 31, 2023 at 10:18 AM Anaya thanks so much!

Jan Allison October 30, 2023 at 3:32 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 October 30, 2023 at 3:41 PM Thanks! Hugs Jan

Sam Scott October 30, 2023 at 2:30 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 October 30, 2023 at 3:03 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 October 29, 2023 at 10:23 PM God's child, Karen, nicely said. Congratulations on POTD Karen Jones October 30, 2023 at 3:00 AM Thanks Eve!

Brandy Nicole October 29, 2023 at 3:36 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 October 29, 2023 at 3:44 PM Thanks Brandy! Have a fabulous week.

Sotto Poet October 29, 2023 at 2:34 PM Back with hearty congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, with this lovely poem, enjoy your honor. Karen Jones October 29, 2023 at 2:39 PM Sotto thanks!

Jim Slaughter October 29, 2023 at 10:18 AM Weeds have their "place", too. I believe that "sunflowers" fall into that category...my favorite flower. Congrats on POTD, Karen.

Bill Baker October 29, 2023 at 10:10 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 October 29, 2023 at 9:35 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 October 29, 2023 at 9:43 AM God made us all beautiful so agree with you. Thanks Malabika love light and hugs to you!

Susan Lawrence October 29, 2023 at 8:34 AM Magical and brings a smile to my face with memories! Loved it Karen ! Big congratulations on POTD. Susan :) Karen Jones October 29, 2023 at 9:22 AM Thanks Susan. Glad you have happy memories as I do of dandelions. Hugs :0)

Victor Buhagiar October 29, 2023 at 8:16 AM Great POTD win. Loved your poem immediately. Karen Jones October 29, 2023 at 9:21 AM So thankful you did. Was a nice shock to get potd! Hugs Victor.

Paula Goldsmith October 29, 2023 at 7:51 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful/beautiful write. "Love It" Fav... Have a blessed day/week.................. Karen Jones October 29, 2023 at 9:20 AM Paula I am honored you faved it and have a blessed week as well. Hugs

Stephan McBride October 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM Congratulations on POTD, beautiful poem of just wanting to be part of God's family, in the living tree I wish to be the smallest branch that gets pruned in every wrong direction, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace,love, spirit and joy in abundance: ). Love it Karen Jones October 29, 2023 at 9:54 AM Stephan love your wonderful comments. Warms my heart like the sun. Happy you love this and may God bless you with love and His light ten fold. Hugs

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