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Dandelion Wishes

Next to catching fireflies in a jar
Dandelion wishes, weren't very far

From that wonderful place we'd go
While believing all things are so

Before we knew that they were weeds
We giggled and eagerly spread their seeds

With the perfect puff of blissful white
Our secret wishes, each one took flight

As they gently floated through the air
Our dreams went too, without a care

Now, as they float through summer breeze
All they do is make me sneeze!

Aahhhh....the memory of dandelion wishes.......:-) 

© Donna Jones

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Tim Smith

Date: 12/7/2014 9:29:00 AM

This is so beautiful Donna. I hope you start writing again...big hugs Tim xx

Michael Ainsley

Date: 6/27/2013 4:32:00 PM

I remember a long ago summer making home made ice cream and catching fireflies around the back porch. Now I stay away from sugar and fireflies are hard to find. Thanks for the memory

April Gabriella

Date: 6/26/2013 2:26:00 AM

This is a lovely poem! I really like it.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 6/18/2013 8:09:00 AM

This is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Bonchance Longfall

Date: 6/16/2013 10:32:00 AM

I love this wonderful poem!! Well done! It floats among the soft morning breeze long after the read.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/13/2013 6:54:00 AM

MD...this is so beautiful! I have shared these wishes too! :) You are such a wonderful poetess...you've captured beauty here so effortlessly! I'm so proud of you, MD!!! Sending you lots of hugs!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/12/2013 1:41:00 PM

Great work..Very descriptive and creative work about that dandelion which catches the wind to ensure future offsprings..Thanks for the review of my work..Your visits are always delightful..Sara

Painted Hunter

Date: 6/10/2013 6:08:00 AM

It's a memory of mine too. You captured it perfectly!

Donna Jones
Date: 6/10/2013 7:25:00 AM

Hey Caleb...thanks...make sure you send a few wishes with that beautiful little girl...for me....:-)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/9/2013 10:13:00 PM

I still blow them ;} thank s for reading my Down In The Valley. I heard the owl was a last minute line ;}

Donna Jones
Date: 6/10/2013 7:28:00 AM

Me too gotta admit!!! The owl...I don't know if you know...at least Cherokee lore.. hooting means bad things...or death....I don't go for it though..I love to hear them....

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/9/2013 9:08:00 AM

This gives me memory of childhood, and puffing on the dandelions......watching the seeds fly in the wind......I love this one!! (Wishes can come true!) :)

Donna Jones
Date: 6/9/2013 8:33:00 PM

Guess we all did this! Thanks Carrie

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 6/9/2013 5:18:00 AM

Excellent piece Donna.I like the flow and the rhythm in this one.Just perfect.

Donna Jones
Date: 6/9/2013 6:51:00 AM

Thanks ...just a fun childhood memory....

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/8/2013 10:58:00 PM

hey this is not so different from my own poem with this title. VERY nice one. I just loved doing those dandelion wishes.

Donna Jones
Date: 6/9/2013 6:49:00 AM

Seems a lot of people used dandelion in a title before...like I told Timothy..guess I really shouldn't be surprised..it was so common a thing for kids to do....we love our childhood memories as we get older!!!! Thanks always for your support Andrea...you are just the best.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 6/8/2013 3:12:00 PM

Childhood memories- white seed-heads drift on just one breath and everything possible- innocence of the young. Donna I love every line in your couplet. A fantastic couplet. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 6/8/2013 9:26:00 PM

Oh making me smile .. thanks Connie...

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/8/2013 12:22:00 PM

This was really fun to read, Donna, and actually quite ironic cause I wrote a poem awhile back called Dandelion Dreams... lol! I liked how carefree it was only to end up in hopeless sneezing (it really is like that, huh?)...

Donna Jones
Date: 6/8/2013 12:46:00 PM

I do remember now...the unkept yards ...but beautiful yellow flowers....I loved it then and again,,,,,,I guess many people have memories of dandelions....good or bad....I choose good...

Donna Jones
Date: 6/8/2013 12:39:00 PM

Really????? I'll look it up!!!!! I can't believe it....well guess I can....its really not all that uncommon for kids to do....heh! Great minds think alike eh? Thanks Timothy! Going to read yours now! :-)