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Lone Dandelion

In a verdant meadow expanse, A lone dandelion stands, Trading golden crown For a halo of fragile wisps. Sun's affection now distant, Yet in its fragile state, An ethereal beauty emerges, An elder amidst fleeting youth. Holding a thousand dreams, Awaiting the gust's embrace, Whispered tales ready to be shared, With an ever-changing world. Silent beacon it remains, Testament to resilience and phases, Embracing life's ebb and flow, In the dance of time and change.

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Deb M

Date: 4/22/2024 4:51:00 AM

Belated Congrats Don on POTD for your lovely poem about the often unseen overlooked Dandelion…..beautiful imagery! Debx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/30/2024 2:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTW. Thoughtful, creative, simply brilliant!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 3/26/2024 6:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTW. Lovely imagery : where "ethereal beauty emerges".....great line! Paulette

Don Iannone
Date: 3/26/2024 10:38:00 PM

Paulette. Many thanks. Poetry brings me joy! Don

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 3/26/2024 4:41:00 PM

Dear Don, The imagery is so poignant. Double congratulations on your recognition for POTD as well as POTW!! Enjoy your honor on this well penned poem..

Don Iannone
Date: 3/26/2024 10:39:00 PM

Nancy, thank you. I’m pleased you enjoyed the poem. Don

Karen Jones

Date: 3/26/2024 12:53:00 AM

Back to say bravo for also earning potw!

Don Iannone
Date: 3/26/2024 2:32:00 AM

Hi Karen, thanks so much for stopping back on the second. Bravo! Have a great day. Don.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/25/2024 7:25:00 PM

With poem of the week and now poem of the day, the ' dandelion ' is placed where it should be, in the spotlight. Well deserved, indeed. Congratulations Don. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Don Iannone
Date: 3/26/2024 2:31:00 AM

Hello Brandy, thank you for the kind thoughts. They are much appreciated. It feels nice to be appreciated. My best to you as well. Dan.

Paige Hind

Date: 3/25/2024 6:37:00 PM

Congrats on POTD- I really liked this

Don Iannone
Date: 3/26/2024 2:30:00 AM

Hi Paige, I'm glad you liked my poem. Don

Ink Empress

Date: 3/25/2024 3:33:00 PM

A lone dandelion, in solitude, too finds healing and emanate light to all that around, this is a very deep poem, that really speaks volumes. I felt the emotions and strength of this dandelion amidst fragility, in an ever changing world. How beautifully youv delivered such a soulful write! The way you’ve used metaphors and painted imagery here is so touching and I loved the flow! Pleasure reading this. Congratulations on receiving POTD. A fave this is for me

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 5:18:00 PM

Ink Empress. What beautiful words you’ve shared. Thank you so much! Don

Tania Kitchin

Date: 3/25/2024 2:22:00 PM

Don, back to congratulate you on POTD.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 5:16:00 PM

Thank you, Tania.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 3/25/2024 1:46:00 PM

Hi Don , absolutely beautiful poem , every line is woven with such a soft and delicate touch . Congratulations on POTD and so deserved . Breathtaking . Daniel

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 1:49:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel for the comment. Hope that you are well. Don.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/25/2024 12:58:00 PM

Beautiful poem on the hardy dandelion. Congratulations on the POTD.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 1:00:00 PM

Thanks, Hilda. Wishing you well. Dandelions are indeed hardy! Don

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/25/2024 12:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Don! This poem is so vibrant, wonderful images that express this magical plant of beauty, childhood magic and wishes. Blessings to you!

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 12:59:00 PM

Sam, thank you! Yes, childhood magic and wishes! Have a wonderful day. Don

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/25/2024 10:36:00 AM

Exceptional piece, Don...and such exquisite imagery...Congrats on POTD, as well.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 12:11:00 PM

Thank you, Jim. Kinds of you to read and congratulate me. Don

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/25/2024 8:23:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your New win, POTD. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Lone Dandelion" write again. Have a blessed day writing away........................

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Paula. Hope your day is wonderful also. Don

Warren Doll

Date: 3/25/2024 8:13:00 AM

Don, congratulations on potw and potd! So well deserved for this gem. Best wishes~ Warren.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 8:18:00 AM

Thank you, Warren. Much appreciated.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/25/2024 7:29:00 AM

PS: I see double congrats are in order. A real two-for! Enjoy your week Don! :)

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 7:38:00 AM

Thanks, Linda. I feel happy. Don

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/25/2024 7:22:00 AM

I love the last four lines Don. Congratulations on POTW! :)

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 7:28:00 AM

Thank you, Linda. I am pleased to be honored. Best wishes, Don

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/25/2024 7:01:00 AM

Wow! This is exciting news. You've received POTD and POTW within days of each other. Applause! This poem is certainly worthy of POTD. Enjoy your special recognition day :-)

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 7:15:00 AM

Sara, thank you so much. I’m honored. Hope your day is beautiful! Best wishes, Don

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 7:13:00 AM

Sara, thank you so much. I’m honored. Hope your day is beautiful! Best wishes, Don

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 7:11:00 AM

Sara, thank you so much. I’m honored. Hope your day is beautiful! Best wishes, Don

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 7:09:00 AM

Sara, thank you so much. I’m honored. Hope your day is beautiful! Best wishes, Don

Bill Baker

Date: 3/25/2024 6:30:00 AM

WOW! POTW and now POTD. Congratulations again, Don! It is a special poem. A poet in Texas, Bill

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:38:00 AM

Bill, thank you. I feel blessed and honored. Have a good day. Don

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/25/2024 6:07:00 AM

Even a lone dandelion stands for hope and resilience, even beauty. Don, Congratulations on POTD! … A lone dandelion stands, Trading golden crown For a halo of fragile wisps.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:39:00 AM

Kim, lovely words from your lips. Thank you so much. Cheers, Don

John Lawless

Date: 3/25/2024 5:52:00 AM

Great job Don. I have been an advocate for the dandelion for years....much to the consternation of my neighbors. I like to think of themas tiny sunflowers. POTD...could that also mean...Pull Out Those Dandelions

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:40:00 AM

Hi John, many thanks. Consternation also is a way of nature. LOL. Cheers, Don

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/25/2024 5:19:00 AM

Congratulations on receiving honour of POTD. A captivating piece with surreal quality - undoubtedly profound and deep. "Testament to resilience and phases, Embracing life's ebb and flow," especially these two lines spoke to me.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:41:00 AM

Malabika, thank you so much. The surreal, the sublime, and the expectedly unexpected. Such is life and poetry. Best wishes, Don

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/25/2024 4:10:00 AM

I’d no Idea this one was POTW Don and now POTD, but Dandelions are notoriously resilient and omnipresent around the world, so perhaps not a huge surprise lol! All kidding aside your poem is quite beautifully penned with an ethereal quality that’s so hard to capture in words, so double congratulations on both accolades, Cheers David

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:42:00 AM

David, humor is always welcome in my little cubby here. Thank you so much. I am deeply honored. Cheers, Don

Joseph May

Date: 3/25/2024 3:23:00 AM

Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:43:00 AM

Thanks so much, Joseph. I appreciate your words.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/25/2024 3:15:00 AM

- A beautiful poem, Don :) - Spring is always welcome :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. and p.o.t.w. :) - Have a lovely Easter :) -

Don Iannone
Date: 3/25/2024 6:44:00 AM

Anne, thank you so much!. It's always nice to be appreciated, and I appreciate your words. Wishing you a lovely Easter as well. With best wishes, Don