Dandelion's Testimony

Hear ye the testimony of my worth: Since I belong to a family of flowering plants I’m a marvelous creation* of the Supreme Designer With a blessed role not only to beautify nature But also to glorify my Creator with my beneficial wonders. Though recognized as the quintessential garden and lawn weed I can boast of my high nutritional value, attested by research facts… Greatly edible, tasty am I both raw and cooked From the roots to the blossoms: as steamed, breaded, and fried; I’m even used to make wine or as a coffee substitute. Being a multipurpose herb, all my parts are useful… I’m revered for my traditional medicinal properties For centuries, I treated a myriad of physical ailments With my diuretic and laxative strength of potassium content Including being a liver tonic and an effective wart remover. Beholding me, you can feel heat’s radiance As I symbolize the sun and its power Representing happy unions, resilience and re-birth… With my name’s meaning as “the official remedy for disorders” I, Dandelion, yield to God for me to praise Him in doing His will. April 6, 2019 *Psalm 98:1 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. 3rd place, "DANDELIONS" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier; judged on 4/17/2019.