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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

Date: 9/18/2019 11:30:00 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
Date: 9/19/2019 8:29:00 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

Date: 9/12/2019 8:38:00 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

Date: 9/6/2019 6:36:00 AM

Wow what a tongue twister! Had me stuttering a bit! Love it Rick!;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/6/2019 6:52:00 AM

Thanks for your visits this morning.

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 9/6/2019 1:31:00 AM

Great poem Richard! :-) If only more people knew how important dandelions were to the planet.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/6/2019 6:52:00 AM

Thanks Anne.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 9/4/2019 7:18:00 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
Date: 9/5/2019 6:15:00 PM

The wine is wonderful!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/5/2019 8:55:00 AM

We were forced to eat dandelion salad when I was a kid. Hated it. Perhaps I would have preferred the wine.

Eric Ashford

Date: 8/12/2019 10:17:00 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
Date: 8/12/2019 11:36:00 AM

Thanks Eric.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/12/2019 8:17:00 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
Date: 7/13/2019 12:53:00 AM

Thanks again Lindsay.

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/29/2019 9:12:00 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

Date: 6/20/2019 12:30:00 PM

A plea to the world to listen - bees are close to extinction - thank you for sharing Richard. Hugs, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/15/2019 8:14:00 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

Date: 6/8/2019 1:50:00 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
Date: 6/10/2019 10:01:00 AM

No thanks required. ;0)

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 6/5/2019 10:04:00 PM

Overdue praise for the humble Dandelion, with enlightenment on its key role in the ecology. Impressive rhyming, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/10/2019 10:10:00 AM

Thanks Geoffrey.

Shiraz Iqbal

Date: 6/2/2019 11:15:00 PM

Love your poetry

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2019 12:05:00 AM

Thanks Shiraz.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/1/2019 5:48:00 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
Date: 6/2/2019 12:20:00 PM

Thanks Darlene.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/30/2019 11:52:00 AM

You have epitomized Dandelions, Rick!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2019 12:20:00 PM

Thanks Ralph.

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/27/2019 3:04:00 PM

I love the dandelion, and your poetry..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2019 12:05:00 AM

Thanks Harry.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/27/2019 10:07:00 AM

Yes, man is nature's worst enemy. Lovely poem. Hope all is well with you, dear.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/10/2019 10:11:00 AM

All is well,thanks Eileen. Hugs Rick.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/24/2019 9:45:00 AM

A nicely written poem on dandelions, Richard:)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/24/2019 6:51:00 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

Date: 5/23/2019 11:12:00 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
Date: 5/24/2019 6:35:00 AM

Thanks Connie.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/22/2019 5:04:00 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
Date: 5/24/2019 6:36:00 AM

Cool Andrea.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/19/2019 12:48:00 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
Date: 5/24/2019 6:40:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise. Hugs Rick.