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One Proud Yellow Dandelion

One Proud Yellow Dandelion Lantanas and pears are lushly in bloom, Baby chartreuse leaves brighten winter’s late gloom And one proud yellow dandelion. We wait for the redbuds – where are you? There are dark spring clouds under the blue, And one proud yellow dandelion. Nandina berries like Christmas late, Spring cold breezes now sealing their fate, And one proud yellow dandelion. Courageously the dandelion stiffly stands, Knowing it will change, blow like sand, And mother the earth with new children. To bloom and fly away.

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Date: 6/4/2019 9:16:00 PM
A beautiful, descriptive poem in tribute to the proud dandelion.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 6/5/2019 9:41:00 AM
How kind of you to look up this poem and comment!
Date: 3/26/2018 7:49:00 PM
I love this poem Sunlite. I can picture the dandelion . A great ending too :)
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Date: 3/24/2018 9:42:00 AM
You have written a beautiful poem, Sunlite. That one yellow dandelion will not take too long to make its presence felt!! I love dandelions and the inspiration they bring with them. Regards // paul
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/27/2018 10:55:00 AM
They are so strong. I found two more in among some pavers. Thank you for your kind comment.
Date: 3/20/2018 5:43:00 PM
Good thing I love dandelions as I've definitely got more than one. I eat them though! Better than salad spinach.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/27/2018 10:54:00 AM
I've never eaten dandelion greens, but I'd like to sometime. Thank you....
Date: 3/20/2018 2:00:00 PM
ohh, i am enthralled by the musicality of this blooming poem---so fluid and rhythmic, sun.., huggs
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:14:00 AM
I so appreciate what you say. Thank you.
Date: 3/20/2018 7:05:00 AM
Your poem shines with this highlight of the omnipresent dandelion..excellent creation, SW!
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:13:00 AM
I really appreciate you, Vijay.
Date: 3/19/2018 12:28:00 AM
and one proud dandelion... thwarts winter time again... keeps fairies fresh and sprite... for you a gold medallion... for your tribute to one... proud upstanding dandelion... who gets is name from it leaves... a drum roll maestro if you please... keep writing haiku cos this one's great, your next one, can't wait... Mick
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:12:00 AM
You got it, Mick! Thank you!
Date: 3/18/2018 9:12:00 PM
What a beautiful poem, Sunlite. I really enjoy tntis very much. A warm feeling to smile :) Every kind of flower is beautiful to me. I love it! Hugs and smiles :)
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:11:00 AM
I am so pleased. Thank you.
Date: 3/18/2018 6:13:00 PM
- A mother with many children ... so beautifully described, Sunlite :) - Dandelion is loved or hated ... I think it's beautiful :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:11:00 AM
I have a few more now, Sunshine. I love them - they're fascinating. Thank you for commenting.
Date: 3/18/2018 1:05:00 PM
An exquisite and captivating poem Sunlite. I love the beautiful theme of your write, with every line superbly expressed, but your last four lines blew me away 'like sand'! An absolute beauty of a poem and a fave! Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:10:00 AM
You say the nicest things. Thank you.
Date: 3/18/2018 3:12:00 AM
A lovely verse Sunlite.
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Date: 3/17/2018 9:59:00 PM
A wonderful poem that leaves the reader warm. That being said, Please keep them in your yard. lol Nicely penned, Sunlite.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:07:00 AM
I have two or three more now. Yes, I believe I'll keep them. Thank you.
Date: 3/17/2018 8:49:00 PM
I just love your celebration of the little Dandelion. I saw a huge hillside filled with dandelions one spring in Bavaria and I don't see them as weeds but healing herbs. They are quite breathtaking when gathered together upon the green hillside. I must Fave this lovely poem Sunlite! Brava! xxoo
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:06:00 AM
I am so tickled that you liked it, Connie and even more tickled with the fav.
Date: 3/17/2018 8:00:00 PM
absolutely delightful imagery Sunlite, i love your use of colour and I've learned a couple of new plants too:-) (lantanas and Nandina berries) hugs Jan xx
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:05:00 AM
Spring is really punching out now! We're going to have rain from Sunday on, so that will make for a glorious Easter. Thank you for your kind comment.
Date: 3/17/2018 7:58:00 PM
I really like this prose Sunlite. "Mother earth with new children" This is precious.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 11:04:00 AM
Thrilled that you liked it.
Date: 3/17/2018 7:40:00 PM
Charming poem, Sunlite. Well done.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 3/23/2018 10:57:00 AM
Thank you so very much.

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