Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Dandelions

Let the dandelions be, please
So that they can feed the bees
They are just as important as the trees
Without them the birds and the bees
will be overcome with disease

All some people see are weeds
Unaware they feed the bees needs
Think of where cross pollination leads
Into our food our pesticide bleeds
There are consequences to our deeds

Stop, look, listen, see what God sees
Let fluffy seeds blow through the trees
Fragrant air relieves winter freeze
Walk softly enjoy the delicate breeze
Let Dandelion Yellow brings you to your knees.

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Juliet Ligon September 18, 2019 at 11:30 PM This is a beautiful poem of apprecation for what some see as a nuisance. I love dandelions now after learning how nutritious they are. I incorporate their leaves into my salads and use their roots for tea. Richard Lamoureux September 19, 2019 at 8:29 AM My parents made us Dandelion salad when I was a kid. It was very bitter. Maybe I’ll try the wine next time. ;0)

Vladislav Raven September 12, 2019 at 8:38 PM Well Richard, another excellent write from your pen. I can remember when I was young, chasing after the down, as I called it, of the Dandelion. I would catch it in the hand and then just blow it away. I like the serious approach to the piece. Everything in nature, is there for a reason. An excellent write my friend. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.

Brenda Chiri September 6, 2019 at 6:36 AM Wow what a tongue twister! Had me stuttering a bit! Love it Rick!;) Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2019 at 6:52 AM Thanks for your visits this morning.

Anne E Sangster - K September 6, 2019 at 1:31 AM Great poem Richard! :-) If only more people knew how important dandelions were to the planet. Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2019 at 6:52 AM Thanks Anne.

Jeff Connelly September 4, 2019 at 7:18 PM Wonderful wording Richard. Half of me is Italian, so I learned how to cook dandelion greens at an early age. Stronger in taste than spinach or kale, but boy do they do the body good. Jeff Connelly September 5, 2019 at 6:15 PM The wine is wonderful!!! Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2019 at 8:55 AM We were forced to eat dandelion salad when I was a kid. Hated it. Perhaps I would have preferred the wine.

Eric Ashford August 12, 2019 at 10:17 AM A fine peon to the weeds we choose to label garden pests. Weeds have rights to! Good and satisfying bit of poeming. Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2019 at 11:36 AM Thanks Eric.

Lindsay Laurie July 12, 2019 at 8:17 PM Hello Richard … I too am a lover of dandelions, and quite a while ago I posted a poem totally different but with a similar message - the dandelion is not a weed but a beneficial herb - enjoyed - thank you Richard - Lindsay Richard Lamoureux July 13, 2019 at 12:53 AM Thanks again Lindsay.

Sandra Adams June 29, 2019 at 9:12 AM the message comes through nicely in this well crafted piece...i was pondering many thoughts, from running through the fields of yellow, chanting "mama had a baby..." to blowing the wishes around, to being handed bouquets of them from small hands....i enjoyed the read and the journey :) hugs

Jennifer Proxenos June 20, 2019 at 12:30 PM A plea to the world to listen - bees are close to extinction - thank you for sharing Richard. Hugs, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley June 15, 2019 at 8:14 PM Your impassioned plea to let the dandelions be is truly touching and I share your beautifully expressed sentiments, Richard. Wonderfully done. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM - Dandelion is the spring smile, a lovely poem Richard :) - Many thanks for the warm comment on Jan's poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux June 10, 2019 at 10:01 AM No thanks required. ;0)

Geoffrey Brewer June 5, 2019 at 10:04 PM Overdue praise for the humble Dandelion, with enlightenment on its key role in the ecology. Impressive rhyming, Richard. Richard Lamoureux June 10, 2019 at 10:10 AM Thanks Geoffrey.

Shiraz Iqbal June 2, 2019 at 11:15 PM Love your poetry Richard Lamoureux June 3, 2019 at 12:05 AM Thanks Shiraz.

Darlene De Beaulieu June 1, 2019 at 5:48 PM Hello Richard Lamoureux, the dandelions are useful for wine, also the leaves some people use in salads. Have a nice evening my friend. Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2019 at 12:20 PM Thanks Darlene.

Ralph Sergi May 30, 2019 at 11:52 AM You have epitomized Dandelions, Rick! Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2019 at 12:20 PM Thanks Ralph.

Harry Horsman May 27, 2019 at 3:04 PM I love the dandelion, and your poetry.. Richard Lamoureux June 3, 2019 at 12:05 AM Thanks Harry.

Eileen Manassian May 27, 2019 at 10:07 AM Yes, man is nature's worst enemy. Lovely poem. Hope all is well with you, dear. Richard Lamoureux June 10, 2019 at 10:11 AM All is well,thanks Eileen. Hugs Rick.

Joanna Daniel May 24, 2019 at 9:45 AM A nicely written poem on dandelions, Richard:)

CayCay Godwin May 24, 2019 at 6:51 AM First line: 'pleaseD'?? This is a clever and engaging poem that delivers an important truth: thoughts held in mind produce in kind. I love the feel throughout, it is a great poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong May 23, 2019 at 11:12 PM This is a beautiful tribute to the Dandelion that many hate to see popping up in their gardens or grass. Your wise message needs to be spread like the Dandelion's seed! I loved this Richard. : ) xxoo Richard Lamoureux May 24, 2019 at 6:35 AM Thanks Connie.

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2019 at 5:04 PM This is a really sweet tribute to dandelions. Last year I went kind of crazy and was picking them to use in my salads. But it was taking too much time cleaning them, etc. I found a really tasty tea made from their roots and i drink it nightbly for their marvelous health benefits. Richard Lamoureux May 24, 2019 at 6:36 AM Cool Andrea.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 19, 2019 at 12:48 PM - I love dandelions ... I've written many poems about it, Richard - ... lately: "Ahh, Spring Has Finally Sprung" - Lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux May 24, 2019 at 6:40 AM Thanks Anne Lise. Hugs Rick.

Freddie Robinson Jr. May 18, 2019 at 11:24 AM Very articulate and poetically insightful, Richard. Your soul is attuned w/nature. Pure essence of poetry, my friend. Love and peace always. Richard Lamoureux May 19, 2019 at 9:14 AM Thanks Freddie.

Tania Kitchin May 17, 2019 at 11:08 AM A great poem with a great message, we are killing our bees and it is such a shame when it's over weeds! Richard Lamoureux May 19, 2019 at 9:17 AM Thanks Tania.

Swetha Vangaveti May 17, 2019 at 7:07 AM Beautiful imagery :) Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2019 at 8:02 AM Thanks Swetha.

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