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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Date: 6/14/2012 12:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Simple Poems" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/13/2012 10:59:00 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!
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Date: 6/13/2012 7:44:00 AM
ilene congrats on your win..David
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Date: 6/12/2012 2:39:00 PM
Nice piece,Ilene..Congratulations on your HM...Great work....
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Date: 6/12/2012 11:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your delightful poem and HM!!! Terry (& thanks for all your kind comments)
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Date: 6/12/2012 10:16:00 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.
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Date: 6/12/2012 9:27:00 AM
ILENE.. A wonderful congratulations with your awesome deep poem,... God bless~ XOX*PD
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Date: 5/29/2012 4:05:00 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 :)
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Date: 5/29/2012 8:19:00 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
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Date: 5/28/2012 12:22:00 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
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Date: 5/28/2012 9:33:00 AM
ilene, love it, going into the garden now have a quick check...David
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Date: 5/28/2012 9:30:00 AM
Beautiful Ilene....I blow and wish....... - oxox Anne-Lise
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