Memories Resurface

It was winter, and I ceased to remember. 
Dandelions hide their pride in December. 
Their proliferation faded in fall, 
but they were radiant, I now recall. 
   
At spring's first touch I discovered their color, 
even yellower than butter. 
My heart began to flutter at one's wake. 
This flower was alive, not a plastic fake. 

Then everywhere they seemed to appear--- 
the color of sun, the color of cheer!
Strikingly, they possessed every lawn, 
greeting each peculiar dawn. 
   
As summer's sun began to blare, 
their distinguished color dissolved into air. 
Then something curious began to settle--- 
a magician's act dressed each faded petal 

with points as lovely as songbirds nearby, 
soft and clustered as lashes of the eye. 
I could make a wish, to blow them away, 
but they'll leave more remnants as they stray. 

They'll sprout with the sun and a soil that's wet. 
Maybe I could never forget.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Bangalee Avatar
June 19, 2021 at 11:11 PM
nostalgic your feelings; superb poetic writings- i enjoyed
Toney Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 10:11 PM
Juliet, thank you for bringing back memories of my youth! My goal since adulthood has been to eradicate dandelions from my yard :) In my youth I looked at them as you do in your poem, and enjoyed blowing them into the air as they went to seed. Congratulations on your win on Mile 26 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Only 1 contest to go before the final! ~Mark
Ligon Avatar
March 27, 2019 at 1:38 PM
Thanks, Mark!
Guzzi Avatar
December 23, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Merry Christmas, Light & Love
Horsch Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 8:11 AM
First I must say congrats on your win Juliet, I just loved how you brought me into your poem when I read it. It was just beautiful....Hugs...Roger
Mehta Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 6:46 AM
Enjoyed reading your well deserved win, Juliet
A   Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Hi Juliet, :) sending smiles.. Congratulations & thanks for supporting my contest. always~ LINDA
A  Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 10:39 AM
great imagery.......... both dark and gray, very pretty... enjoyed...........SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 9:22 PM
this is so lovely. Great style for the contest. LOVED it.
Andresen Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 11:37 AM
- A very lovely poem Juliet !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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