Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Much Maligned Dandelion

Those poor much maligned dandelions
Always trying their very best
To be loved and cherished like other blossoms
Happiness is all they request

But for some strange reason unknown to man
They're the scourge of every lawn
Like you and me they just want to be wanted
Like a graceful, elegant swan

To be carried on the arm of a blushing bride
As part of her lovely bouquet
A congregation overcome with their beauty
A part of that memorable day

Those poor much maligned dandelions
Forever being sprayed and dug up
Then thrown away like some discarded weed
Not coveted like the sweet buttercup

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Laura Breidenthal July 29, 2015 at 10:47 PM Awwwwww, this one touches my heart. An instant fav! I love dandylions-they are unique and fun, like you- and this poem is so beautifully written. Always, Laura Jack Ellison July 30, 2015 at 6:04 AM You know, I've almost become detached from these older poems as if they were written by someone else! Think I may get back to these quatrains! Love, Jack xxx

Delysia Hendricks August 20, 2012 at 5:35 PM I know nothing about flowers - or weeds, for that matter. I do know I enjoyed reading your poem. Your smooth rhyming style appeals. :) Jack Ellison August 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM Thanks a bunch, Delysia! Your kind comments are much appreciated! Love and hugs, Jack xxxxxx

Cynthia Alvez August 19, 2012 at 8:32 PM You made me smile with this thoughtful verse almost an "Ode" lol...I wrote a dandelion haiku once which won a prize...I think children love them. Cynthia Jack Ellison August 20, 2012 at 5:45 AM Strange how one particular blossom, which they call a weed, can cause so much grief! LOL Thanks Cynthia... love and hugs, Jack xxxxxxx