Words From a Dandelion

I saw your other flowers sprout, so bringing charm, I put down roots. but hating me, you yanked me out. You fool, I'll just bring more recruits!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Schatz Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 3:20 AM
Loved your poem Andrea! Congrats!
Sambourne Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Very funny + clever. Terrific personification of one pesky weed. Congratulations! Be well. Brian
Johnson Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 3:01 AM
Congrats, Andrea. So interesting; So much in so little space. I love it.
Seeker Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 7:56 PM
Witty! Congratulations on you win, Andrea. A delightful read
Chamberlain Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations on your winning placement. Such a lovely little poem. :-)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 8:28 AM
Love it! Congratulations!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
January 7, 2017 at 10:14 AM
Those .... weeds. Aaarrghh! Great, witty poem, Andrea. I love this Chastushka form. It shows me that Russians have a sharp sense of humor, which is never really shown to Americans. Love this poem. So funny, still laughing. Love and peace to you.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 1, 2017 at 1:29 PM
Excellent, Andrea!
Scars Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 7:20 PM
*LOVE* I was researching different poetry forms and stumbled upon this poem and you wrote with such great flow, I love this form!! ~LU xxx :)
May Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 3:07 PM
Thanks for the laughs Andrea...I enjoyed this one...hugs
Arowolo Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Lovely and funny piece,Andrea..Congrats on your 5th place win...Kudos to you,dear friend..
Lawless Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 9:50 PM
AH, so it is a conspiracy of weedy characters. I usually tell the neighbors when they ask...What! Pull them out, I just planted them.
Sietesantos Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 3:48 PM
These dandelions just laugh at us! Brilliant clever personification! Congratulations on an excellent win! Pandita
Devonshire Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 2:16 PM
Not only witty, but also very true, Andrea. Congratulations!
Allison Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) Hugs jan xxx
Callus Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Lovely sense of humour, Andrea! You have to learn to live with dandelions, otherwise peace won't last. Congrats on your win! // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 7:57 AM
Stopping back to congratulate you for your win with this hilarious Chastushka.
Mehta Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 6:32 AM
Congrats on the win in my contest and thanks for the support, Andrea
K. Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Ah, the ever misunderstood dandelion! Me, I don't fully understand though why some hate it? But yup, I really enjoyed how you gave that particular voice to the dandelion, haha, its kind of sweet revenge ;)
Mcintosh Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Love this :) And you... Love and prayers, Gina
Anish Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 4:51 PM
The poem reminded me of the Rolling Stones song "Dandelion". That dates me I guess. Enjoyable work here - gardening can be fun at times. Also, did you get your poetry out to me? I will send my latest chapbook once I receive your fine work in the mail. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Kiser Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 2:28 PM
I love dandelions and dandelion tea. They are actually very tasty in salads and keep down bloat. Nevertheless, what a cute poem.
Hamilton Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 8:09 PM
love the humour and what a clever write Andrea dang frustrating things gl in contest hugs
Austin Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Dandelions are quite beautiful in their way. This is why I never disturb them. I am also a big liar and lazy. A sure win. Love, daver
Sirak Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 6:48 AM
What a treat your page is this morning. First a poem about Autumn, and now one on my favorite flower. I love it. You can't kill the dandelion. It is wild and free and does what it wants.
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