John Lawless Poet Sonnet

I Must Make Peace With the Dandelions

I must make peace with the dandelions
for I do so enjoy their sunny smiles
my neighbors however are less inclined
to appreciate their delicate wiles

Descendants, it seems, of nomadic need
roots traced to earthly ancient scions
follow their fate – bloom where they land
So I must make peace with the dandelions

Our roots though deep were recently planted
drifting in on a wing and a prayer
that all of the promises on the wind
could all come true if we landed there

Sharing the plight of the rising sirens
I must make peace with the dandelions


John G. Lawless
©5/8/2019

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Kurt Ravidas May 19, 2019 at 6:50 AM Lovely and deep like dandelions roots. Nicely done, John)

Janice Canerdy May 13, 2019 at 9:18 PM Appealing poem on an appealing flower--NOT a weed:-) Janice John Lawless May 18, 2019 at 7:37 AM Thanks for popping in Janice

Winged Warrior May 13, 2019 at 10:10 AM Peaceful dandelions...I feel very sleepy lol...great sonnet my friend...^WW^ John Lawless May 18, 2019 at 7:36 AM ...Thanks for visiting my field of golden memories....

Richard Lamoureux May 11, 2019 at 2:57 PM Thanks for the placement in your contest. I also enjoyed this piece very much. John Lawless May 18, 2019 at 7:32 AM Just having some fun with my favorite spring vagrants.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM I really like this. :))) Good luck in the contest! xomo John Lawless May 18, 2019 at 7:31 AM Hey Mo, thanks for checking in, I'm a bit behind in my responses.