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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

Date: 7/29/2015 10:47:00 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
Date: 7/30/2015 6:04:00 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

Date: 8/20/2012 5:35:00 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
Date: 8/20/2012 6:02:00 PM

Thanks a bunch, Delysia! Your kind comments are much appreciated! Love and hugs, Jack xxxxxx

Cynthia Alvez

Date: 8/19/2012 8:32:00 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
Date: 8/20/2012 5:45:00 AM

Strange how one particular blossom, which they call a weed, can cause so much grief! LOL Thanks Cynthia... love and hugs, Jack xxxxxxx