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The Mighty Dandelion

' It does not matter how others see you; what makes all the difference is how you see yourself' - by poet To say that I am "flawed" is just an "illusion." I may seem "imperfect," but you only see my "facade." To most, I look "torn" and "broken." To those who look deep enough, they will see a ferocious lion. Some have even called me dandy. I am strong! I am resilient! You called me a nasty weed. Then I dazzled you with my bright smile. I took off the "mask" and pushed myself up through the concrete. I "cracked" the barrier meant to keep me down. You see just a puny weed. I see a strong, beautiful flower. I am Mighty. I am a Dandelion. 06-20-21 Writing prompt- "Flawed" Place 1 Sponsored by: Constance La France "Cracked" contest Sponsor- Anthony Biaanca entry submit

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Date: 3/11/2022 5:29:00 AM
Marvellous write, top winner in a contest too, I see, congrats!
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Date: 6/25/2021 4:44:00 PM
Julie, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your excellent poem. Great use of the required words and I like your quote and I like dandelions too, love _ Constance
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Julie Little
Date: 6/28/2021 11:52:00 AM
Thank you, Constance. Your writing prompts are exquisitely challenging. A great way to pass the time during a pandemic! The prompt was "flawed;" we do not need to leave the reader "broken."...
Date: 6/24/2021 8:36:00 PM
A beautiful work. Congratulations!
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Julie Little
Date: 6/28/2021 11:54:00 AM
Thank you! Words to inspire and encourage the reader....perhaps myself, as well?
Date: 6/24/2021 7:19:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... and expressing a reality in your amazing poetic style. God bless you.
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Julie Little
Date: 6/28/2021 11:55:00 AM
Thank you! Someone told me two words that changed my life..."Be You." I hope for all to see themselves as they are, rather than how other people see them.
Date: 6/20/2021 3:04:00 PM
OH YEAH!!!! I"ve had a "love/love not so much" relationship with the "dandelions" in my life....love the sentiments in this write Julie
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Julie Little
Date: 6/28/2021 11:59:00 AM
I wanted the reader to see all that makes them unique.

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