Julie Little Poet Free verse

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.

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Unseeking Seeker March 11, 2022 at 5:29 AM Marvellous write, top winner in a contest too, I see, congrats!

Constance La France June 25, 2021 at 4:44 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 Julie Little June 28, 2021 at 11:52 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."...

Christuraj Alex June 24, 2021 at 8:36 PM A beautiful work. Congratulations! Julie Little June 28, 2021 at 11:54 AM Thank you! Words to inspire and encourage the reader....perhaps myself, as well?

Beata Agustin June 24, 2021 at 7:19 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... and expressing a reality in your amazing poetic style. God bless you. Julie Little June 28, 2021 at 11:55 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.

John Lawless June 20, 2021 at 3:04 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 Julie Little June 28, 2021 at 11:59 AM I wanted the reader to see all that makes them unique.