Jan Terry Poet Couplet

Dandelion

Behold the lowly dandelion; a weed with just a fancy name.
She grows where opportunity allows but pest is her main claim to fame.

Strong and tenacious, she holds her own against those who wish her harm.
Growing wherever she can drop a root, a bright yellow flower to disarm.

Among the many blades of grass, she snuggles in your lawn.
If you resent her presence there, then grab the Weed Begone.

But when it's time to reproduce, she's soft and fluffy fairy down.
Sending her seeds into the world, they ride the wind along the ground.

A bee's first food in early spring, she holds a place in nature's heart.
Perhaps a wish is sent her way, as the child in us blows her apart.

So, don't underestimate this overabundant humble weed.
She has a niche in God's plan and her humble presence fills a need.


April 5, 2019

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis July 13, 2024 at 10:19 AM "Don't underestimate this overabundant weed." Thank you, Jan, for inspiring more respect for what may seem insignificant, yet of value. When I see a yard filled with dandelions, I see art in its glory, not so much an-unkept front yard. That your wonderful piece is couplet, a form I also appreciate, helped me to glide while reading it.

Gregory Richard Barden June 27, 2019 at 4:39 AM I wrote a dandelion poem as well ... such a glorious "weed", I am fond of what many call a bother. Great write and blessings to you! I pray you will return to the Soup, as I see you've been gone since April - come back! :o) <3

Beata Agustin April 18, 2019 at 9:07 PM Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing your talent. God bless you.

Barbara Gorelick April 18, 2019 at 10:43 AM This is deserving of fist place. Congrats. BG

Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2019 at 1:40 PM Janece, I love your personalization of the sweet dandelion. Your charmng poem deseves its First Placement. Congratulations! : )

Joseph May April 17, 2019 at 12:26 PM She is more than just a weed..Well penned Janice..Congrats on your win...

Gershon Wolf April 17, 2019 at 9:58 AM You and your fine poem can now proudly proclaim: "We'd be go'in-- to the Winner's Circle!" (No 'Weed Begone' there!) Congratulations on your first place finish in the contest, Janece. Best wishes, Gershon

Paul Marc April 17, 2019 at 9:52 AM Congratulations on your win, Janece! Lovely :)

Winged Warrior April 17, 2019 at 9:32 AM Beautiful entry my friend...Congrats!!! on the win Janece...happy endings...^WW^

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 17, 2019 at 9:18 AM Absolutely wonderful piece Janece! A fave :) Congratulations on your top win! xomo

Edlynn Nau April 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM Really good effort and no easy task to write as a couplet. I miss being here and getting to try contests (I forget how to do them and had little courage for it—ha ha). Anyhoo, I’m in and out of PS as life hasn’t given me much time but I post & read now and then. It is fun to see how much growing you’ve been up to. Your imagination is always obvious. Jan Terry April 16, 2019 at 10:43 AM Thank you, Edlynn. I also do a once in a while check in of Poetrysoup to follow my favorites and check blogs and contests to see what's going on. I occassionally have something to say but always looking for inspiration. Hope you and the family have been well. Missing your witt and camaraderie. Take care, my friend. Hugs, Jan.