Wisdom of a Weed

A dandelion crossed the line,
Announcing, "I'm no weed!"
A snooty jonquil tsked, tut-tutting,
And replied, "Indeed!"

The daffodils began to laugh,
The tulips joined their mirth;
For all the flowers knew their place
While rooted in the earth.

The gentle daisy, wild herself,
Took dandelion aside;
"No matter what the others say,
Your charms can't be denied.

Your golden yellow adds a dash
Of color to a garden
And if some snub your presence,
Answer back, 'I beg your pardon.'

Just tell them that your greens are used
To make a tasty dish,
And children pick your fuzzy forms
And blow to make a wish."

The dandelion straightened up
And nodded with delight,
For even if she was a weed,
Well, that would be all right!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Simple Poems" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
Susan Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 10:59 AM
wonderful use of personification - 2 distinct voices, so much like real people! I really like how the daisy consoled her and made her feel good about herself. a great story :) congrats on your win!
Williams Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 7:44 AM
ilene congrats on your win..David
Arowolo Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Nice piece,Ilene..Congratulations on your HM...Great work....
O'Leary Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations on your delightful poem and HM!!! Terry (& thanks for all your kind comments)
Wesley Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 10:16 AM
I love this Ilene; a wonderful story that shows all can be included and not made fun of. Congratulations on recognition for this wonderfull poeem.
A   Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM
ILENE.. A wonderful congratulations with your awesome deep poem,... God bless~ XOX*PD
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Bill and Ben, the Flowerpot Men with their 'Little Weed!' a beloved animation series from my childhood days. Thanks for the memory! Good for the daisy!! Well done, Ilene!!! Love, Keith :)
Collins Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Oh the wishing so many children do on beloved dandy's cottony puffs. I love the rhythm and rhyme in your poetry. love, Kathy
Kendrick Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Those dandelions can come up through a crack in the concrete but poor Daffodil can't withstand such harsh circumstances..I believe that is what separates a weed from a flower..Enjoyed reading your very creative work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Williams Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 9:33 AM
ilene, love it, going into the garden now have a quick check...David
Andresen Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Beautiful Ilene....I blow and wish....... - oxox Anne-Lise
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