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Dandelion Wine

A symphony of joy raced through the Hospital hallway Mom in a wheelchair holding her first daughter Born after 2 boys! Dad alongside grinning like he struck gold! Driving home! Just minutes from the hospital Dad Braked to a stop! He spotted a wild dandelion patch shining bright! Mom was in hysterics! Joyful as a wee lad, he gathered armfuls Of bright yellow dandelion tops! He was gonna make dandelion wine in Honor of the occasion!

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Diane Christian

Date: 1/13/2025 3:36:00 AM

a lovley wrire. i used to like making daisy chains. a old wives tale was if we pick dandelions they make you wet the bed. can never remember where it stemed from

James Peranteau

Date: 8/25/2024 5:07:00 PM

deliciously familiar dear poet.. ty, it did brighten the lack uv sun today ;) much love

Ink Empress

Date: 8/22/2024 1:53:00 AM

A poem that flows with memories and nostalgia, its amazing how youv painted imagery and told us this story in such a seamless manner. Heartfelt write that many can feel as they read! Ive never heard of dandelion wine before this. Sounds nice. Pleasure reading your work always. Sending you light always

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/3/2024 11:08:00 PM

Love it Jimbo..Ab-soul-ute gold-en memories.! Be well be blessed..)

Sherry Beck

Date: 7/30/2024 2:52:00 PM

Memories are bittersweet, especially when they replay in the weeds that come up as Dandelions. Our tears nourish the garden and heal the wounds of yesterday.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/31/2024 9:46:00 AM

Sweetness Sherry! Thanks!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/28/2024 1:31:00 PM

this is so dear and special Jim, still thinking about you and what you've been through, I hope you can join us this coming Wed on cafe night love vie

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/28/2024 9:27:00 PM

Love to! I won't forget this time, promise!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/28/2024 12:30:00 AM

What a heartwarming write. Nostalgia had its charm. Thank you so much for your visit and kind words. It's much appreciated.

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/28/2024 9:28:00 PM

Of course Eileen!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/26/2024 5:51:00 PM

what a lovely uplifting poem - never tried dandelion wine - they dont live long enough here in my garden - i whip the flowers off lol:-) hugs Jan xx

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/27/2024 11:11:00 PM

Thanks Jan!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/26/2024 3:30:00 PM

this calls for a celebration ...an amazing, cheerful write, James!

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/27/2024 11:27:00 PM

Thanks Nette!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/26/2024 11:51:00 AM

Hello James Marshall Goft, Lot of people pick the dandelion to make wine. Enjoyh your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/28/2024 11:22:00 AM

Hello James Goff, Hi! so nice to see you. You are welcome. my fdriend. /darlene/

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/27/2024 11:38:00 PM

Thanks Darlene!

Tom Woody

Date: 7/26/2024 5:22:00 AM

Nice bit of nostalgia Jimbo. I've had dandelion wine. It's not bad

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/27/2024 11:44:00 PM

Agreed Tom! Pop learned his craft from a neighbor, made a mean-crock (Redwing Pottery, local, now defunct) of elderberry wine meself Tom, in my youth, got in trouble!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/26/2024 12:11:00 AM

Love it! God bless you. love, Gina

James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/26/2024 4:16:00 AM

Thanks Gina! Thanks for stopping by!