Reason A. Poteet Poet Tercet

Grown-Up Dandelions

What’s as good as blowing bubbles?
What’s cleaner than play dough or slime
and cheaper, no cost, small troubles?

Grown-up dandelions are fun;
ask any youngster in spring time.
They’re seeds for delight by the ton.

Neighbor kids may gather around
but who'd consider that a crime?
Grabbing a hose, they play splashdown.

It all makes this great-grandma smile
watching from the porch in her prime.
Lawn-lovers may gripe, “not worthwhile”.

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Sara Kendrick July 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM I am seeing your name on Joanna's winners' list. Congratulations! Way to go. Sara K. Reason A. Poteet July 25, 2026 at 6:54 AM Joanna was very kind not to NA my entry as it did not follow the prompt closely. I appreciate your comment also.

Joanna Daniel July 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM A lovely write, though I asked for nature or love, but I sincerely thank you for participating in my contest:) Reason A. Poteet July 20, 2026 at 6:04 AM Thanks, Joanna, for not NA'ing my piece entirely. I should have focused more or one (either nature or love) of your prompts. It does make judging easier. You were sweet to include all efforts and you did not require "show, not tell" as a rule.