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The Dandy of Lions

Cousin of the daisy, and born on summer's breeze,
It becomes a bright seedling of pale, green leaves.
In sunshine, it grows, as its edges become jagged,
Like a shooting star whose course goes zig-zagged!

Maturity brings longer leaves that spread around,
And milky roots that sink deeply into the ground.
When by some mystery calendar, at uncertain hour,
A lovely, yellow bloom captures you in its power!

The flower at last becomes a small, brown fruit,
For another generation is in summertime pursuit;
And the pappus disperses new seeds to the breeze,
To grow in foreign meadows and sunlit valleys!

Copyright © Evelyn Judy Buehler | Year Posted 2019

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Indiana Shaw Date: 1/7/2020 1:08:00 AM Dandelions were once considered flowers, but their greed for water put them on the weed list, but never in my garden, lovely poem Evelyn . . . : ) Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/7/2020 12:24:00 PM I really can't imagine a world without them. Thank you for the nice comment, Indiana. :)

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 12/7/2019 2:10:00 AM Really nice description! Your vocabulary is immense and the visuals you create are perfect. You have the gift to write about nature! Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 12/7/2019 8:44:00 AM Thank you very much, Krish, for your thoughtful and kind comments.

Duane Crichlow Date: 10/15/2019 1:50:00 PM Hi, Evelyn. This poem is really beautiful. It's the perfect setting for a great summer day. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/15/2019 3:02:00 PM Hi, Duane. I think dandelions are just dandy. I'm so glad you liked my description of them and the summer day. Thanks so much for sharing.

Gary Radice Date: 10/15/2019 3:29:00 AM I really enjoyed your poem Evelyn. I love dandelions and am fascinated that the word dandelions sounds like 'dents du lions' which practically translates to Lions teeth. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/15/2019 10:44:00 AM Really? I didn't know that. How interesting! Thank you for your inspiring comments. I love dandelions, too.

Arlene Binner Date: 10/14/2019 9:37:00 PM Beautiful poetry! Your description makes it come alive for me. I think you are a very talented poet, and I look forward to reading more of your compositions! Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/14/2019 10:08:00 PM Arlene, I appreciate you calling me talented, and I am very gratified by your comments! You will be seeing a lot more of my poetry, because I so enjoy sharing! :)

Millard Lowe Date: 10/14/2019 7:51:00 PM Great rhythmic rhyming and beautiful imaging. Could smell the flowers. Thanks for sharing. Peace and Love Millard Lowe. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 10/14/2019 8:01:00 PM You're welcome, and thank you so much, Millard, for your kind comments. If you could smell the flowers, I must be doing something right. Thanks again, and Peace and Love to you, too!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/28/2019 1:12:00 AM Evelyn, I love your title; I knew right away when I saw "daisy" what this was about. I love dandelions and nurture them for my happy bunnies. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/28/2019 12:57:00 PM Thank you for your encouraging comments, Caren! As to the poem's title, I actually came up with it after the poem was written. Although it's a tough weed, the dandelion is a real beauty. My mother always loved dandelions, so I grew to love them , too! In a way, she helped create this poem. I'll bet your bunnies are very happy indeed!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/24/2019 6:46:00 AM Evelyn, you couldn't have written your entry any better to give Line what she asked for and you managed to pay tribute to this wonderful flower so many frown upon as being a bothersome weed. Congratulations on your wonderful deserving win. This gem is going into my faves! : ) Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/24/2019 1:48:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for the wonderful, inspiring things you had to say. I think dandelions are lovely, too. The sight of them is uplifting, like sunshine! Thanks for your congratulationsl. I'm so honored to be in your faves! ;)

Barbara Gorelick Date: 4/18/2019 10:45:00 AM Like it! Congrats on your win. BG Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/18/2019 1:41:00 PM So glad you like it, BG! Thanks for the congrats.

Winged Warrior Date: 4/17/2019 12:34:00 PM Lovely write my friend...Congrats! on the fine win Evelyn...happy endings...^WW^...{*J*} Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 4/17/2019 2:27:00 PM Thank you, Winged Warrior, for the kind thoughts and congratulations! I wish you all the best, too! ;)