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Dandy Lion

I am dandelion in a world of weed killers colour of sunshine yet despised for being me with one's seed so prolific © Harry J Horsman 2020

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Eve Roper

Date: 7/11/2020 10:59:00 PM

This is just perfect. So many dandelions out there. Love reading your verse. Hugs Eve

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/8/2020 4:29:00 PM

Harry, Enjoyed reading this work but I was thinking that dandelions are edible, medicinal, and a herb remedy. I have never eaten one but I have read about their good qualities but I guess even with good qualities too much is too much and they can take over a lawn. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/2/2020 5:36:00 PM

Hello Harry Horseman, Hi! I likwe the dandelion. Yes it is a weed . But I like it for the brightness of the colour. Wine can be made from this weed. Some people have it in salads. Enjoy ytour evening my friend.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/1/2020 12:17:00 AM

Outstanding piece Harry. Clever title. Enjoyed reading. Be well my friend...

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/30/2020 6:52:00 PM

Oh, I like this very much Harry! It makes me think of a saying - "there are no weeds in God's garden." Thank goodness we are blessed by your prolific poetry seeds! Blessings my friend!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/29/2020 7:22:00 AM

You got it! Kids admire what seems to be weeds to grownups. They will pluck a bouquet, blow seeds to the wind. We should stick close to them. Blessings!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/27/2020 11:52:00 AM

And the saddest part is that they're great for relieving oneself of fluid, as well as, tasty in salads! Well penned piece.

Funom Makama

Date: 6/25/2020 4:06:00 PM

Sometimes, the hatred is need for the Dandelion to stand along, be unique and shine exceptionally. So I see a blessing in disguise. Nice write

Judy Ball

Date: 6/22/2020 1:16:00 PM

Well said Harry. The poor dandelion is indeed hated for being what it is. Few know how beneficial this "weed" is. You can boil it like spinach wit a boiled egg or even fry it. The flowers make a very beneficial tea. Great ob here. God Bless, JB

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/22/2020 5:17:00 AM

Well written! Love it! A little grandson helped me to appreciate the dandelions as his litte hands plucked them one by one to add to my growing bouquet :)

Jack Horne

Date: 6/21/2020 2:09:00 PM

LOL, yes, such truth here, Harry - we have to admire them

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/20/2020 11:54:00 PM

Hello Harry … dandelions should be revered not reviled. They are a great therapeutic plant but rarely used in that scope - thank you Harry - Lindsay

Carole Duet

Date: 6/19/2020 8:18:00 PM

I love dandelions...they bring back such carefree childhood memories. Cute poem, Harry.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2020 1:58:00 PM

oh I ADORE this one and the play on the word in the title!! FAVE

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/19/2020 10:21:00 AM

A strong one you are, apart from giving the poor old weeds some color...Nice one

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/19/2020 6:53:00 AM

Enchanting my friend, Harry. Superbly done.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/18/2020 8:27:00 AM

Wow! This is perfect. I am glad I found this one. I can relate to this. A Fav for me. Well done Harry :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/17/2020 2:28:00 PM

Oh, this is precious, Harry. As a child, I would pick the dandelions and give them to my mother. She tried to tell me they were weeds, but I thought they were pretty. Indeed, these plants multiply quickly! Surely a winner, my friend. Hugs, carolyn

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/17/2020 11:21:00 AM

Clever and awesome Harry - a great poem/tanka! Blessings, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/17/2020 9:04:00 AM

As a lifelong defender of dandelions, I love this poem, Harry! Well done. Janice

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/16/2020 7:31:00 AM

A tribute that flower people love and hate--beautifully done, Harry.

Judy Ball

Date: 6/16/2020 6:17:00 AM

Indeed and if push comes to shove you can even eat them boiled like spinach with boiled eggs or in a salad. More iron than spinach too. Great job. God Bless, JB

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 6/16/2020 5:59:00 AM

superb; expressive...

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/16/2020 2:27:00 AM

They do get a bad press but I think they're lovely flowers, they bring a splash of colour to any garden. Good luck in the contest Harry. Tom