Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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Here is my favorite dandelion tea. It has a wonderful flavor and is awesomely healthful. I mix it with my sleepy time tea at night and add honey. I don't drink coffee but I think it kind of has a bit of a coffee flavor to it/  Also, if you check a health food store, you can get it sometimes on sale at much better prices, but one huge bag would last you all year:

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Dandelion Am I

The first to visit folks in spring with my pretty yellow,
I can even pollinate myself without the bees!
If you try to mow me down, I will still stay mellow,
and when dried, I fluff myself and fly out on the breeze.

For miles I can travel on my hundred seeds.
That’s how I can take control and cover lots of fields!
Some moisture and some soil will meet most of my needs.
Once I’ve taken root, more and more I give my yields!

For rooted into ground, I tap sun’s energy.
I make some leaves that multiply like rabbits.
Not too easily can you rid your grass of me.
Make wine or tea of me. Adopt some great new habits!


Posted April 11, 2019 for Dandelion Contest Judged 4/17/19 
Submitted 5/27/19 for 
Writing Challenge 4, May 2019, No Placement Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Dear Heart

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Constance La France June 2, 2019 at 11:39 AM Andrea, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write ~

M. L. Kiser April 15, 2019 at 8:42 PM Cute; good luck in the contest. I like to make my own tea from the dandelions in the yard; the leaves are great in salads too. The dandelion is a very powerful diuretic, too.

Edlynn Nau April 13, 2019 at 2:16 PM Love this! It is full of information and teaches us a few things new about the Dandelion as well as the literary contribution. I love that you anthropomorphized the little flower. Tea, wine, and don’t forget the young leaves in salads. Good Write!

Paul Callus April 13, 2019 at 4:54 AM You have tackled this theme with a knowledgeable and flowing pen, Andrea! I wish people would treat dandelions with more respect! ~ Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel April 12, 2019 at 2:38 AM A wonderful write, Andrea, should definitely be a winner:)

Supraja Kannan April 12, 2019 at 1:21 AM WOW... This is really beautiful, Andrea. I just love it. A winner for sure.

Caren Krutsinger April 12, 2019 at 12:31 AM Andrea, out of all the dandelion poems including mine, I think this is my favorite LINE: "I make some leaves that multiply like rabbits." Love it!

Bette Bavington April 11, 2019 at 11:14 PM I have seen fields of dandelions. They are beautiful. I have heard of dandelion tea but never tried it. Good poem.

Connie Marcum Wong April 11, 2019 at 10:59 PM This is a joyful piece that is bound to place first Andrea. Wish I had written it. It is simply charming! : ) xxoo

Jan Allison April 11, 2019 at 6:33 PM they are pretty Andrea but they can go flower in someone else's garden lol , that said I am told by a beekeeper they are vital for bees to feed on:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2019 at 5:32 PM I also think they are pretty.

Carole Duet April 11, 2019 at 5:09 PM So cute, Andrea. I loved dandelions as a child and I think this would make a lovely children's poem. Faved.... :D

Tom Cunningham April 11, 2019 at 2:16 PM The unsung dandelion, Well I think its a bright little flower, calling it a weed is insulting , well written Andrea and good luck. Tom.

David Mchattie April 11, 2019 at 10:47 AM It's best not to fight them, just accept them for what they are. Nice poem. Have a great day.

Barbara Gorelick April 11, 2019 at 9:59 AM Some nice dandelion poems, yours included! BG