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Dandelions and Roses

Of Dandelions and Roses Among the bricks and stones dandelions persist, finding any smallest egress to pop through. My Irish Grammie called me her "Rose so sweet" Truth is - I am a dandelion Life tried its best to quell my growth Circumstances played jacks with my life Always, some persistent genetic inner seed grew to maturity and became a will of iron wielding a mace most fierce Like a child's paddle ball, I bounced back, no matter how many smacks came my way Life paved me over, but, determined, I broke the pavement again and again Roses are sweet and elegant and fragile Dandelions are pugnacious warriors Rose are clipped and put in pretty vases, dandelions force themselves toward sunshine I am a dandelion

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/9/2019 1:56:00 PM

Hello Sherry, dandelions brighten up a dreary day. It makes the brown grass look brighter, even though it is a weed. I love roses of any color, my favourite flower. Have a nice day my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/7/2019 3:00:00 PM

Wow! Indeed you are! Proud, brave, and free. You have vividly expressed your determination and iron will. Here's to you---and dandelions! ~ Gershon

Sherry Asbury
Date: 1/7/2019 3:01:00 PM

You are special, Gershon dear...may the new year bless you with all good things!!

Warren Doll

Date: 12/31/2018 8:16:00 AM

So well written, Sherry . Your use of the rose and dandelion are so imaginative. A fav for me. Happy New Year~ Warren

Sherry Asbury
Date: 12/31/2018 10:01:00 AM

Have been ill, so your comment is nice to come back to. Thank you and Happy New Year -! may it be a good one

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 12/27/2018 4:59:00 AM

This is a FAVE for me- as I feel I am a dandelion, too! Wonderful poem, my friend! ;)

Sherry Asbury
Date: 12/31/2018 10:03:00 AM

We can be a bouquet! Thank you, dear one and Happy New Year!!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/25/2018 7:00:00 AM

I love dandelions, I always said they are God's special flower, they never cower. Merry Christmas dear Sherry, love

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/25/2018 6:49:00 AM

"Roses are sweet and elegant and fragile Dandelions are pugnacious warriors" - I love dandelions, clover, wild violets, and Queen Anne's lace. They make my yard gorgeous in the summer time. I have roses too, but they are pathetically non-resilient and not nearly as pretty most of the time. I like the strong; there is strength in this one, Sherry. And in you, and it comes sailing through. Merry Christmas my friend!