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Dandelion
May 26, 2009
A weed, they call it.
That circle of thin yellow petals,
So carefully and intricately layered,
Pointing skyward at it's heart.
A weed, they call it.
That miracle of evolution,
That cheerful blossom,
So beautifully detailed.
A weed, they call it,
Which graces our lawns in multitudes,
But I've studied it closely,
Marveled at it's fragile beauty.
A weed, they call it!
I know better.
© Hoang P., Rochester, NY
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This article has 13 comments.
AndThisIsReal PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 27 2009 at 3:17 pm
By the way I've added this to my favorites because its truly lovely.
AndThisIsReal PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 15 2009 at 9:18 am
This is fantastic.
Its so true and so well written. :)
Its so true and so well written. :)
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 19 2009 at 6:02 pm
Wow, I love it! I love dandelions too and my boyfriends laughs when I pick them and put them behind my ear :) Great job. I love this poem and I love the form! It's great! Keep it up! I'm going to catch up on reading some of your work, I hope you'll come by and read some of my new stuff too! Keep up the great work! 5 stars :)
Blue-eyed_Hippy-chick said...
on Jun. 24 2009 at 6:33 pm
Very nice. Love it. They are beautiful flowers. And they grow everywhere. What could be better?
RheaD.Ravenfinger BRONZE said...
on Jun. 12 2009 at 12:07 am
S.t.S! I love dandelions too! But I guess I've never told you that. Anyway I love your poem Inkspired! I consider them a flower, not a weed. Love your poem! I have more poems up if you want to look at them.
Kay Matthews PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 9 2009 at 6:16 pm
great last line. This poem to me is the dark horse of your poetry. With simplistic wit and excellent diction.
FreakyEyed DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 8 2009 at 4:13 am
WOW! You are the first person who agrees with me on that! I ADORE dandelions! I ADORE THEM! Your poem is simple--- touching, and very beautiful. :) Five stars!
