In defense of the dandelion
(not that you ever needed defending)
dreaded
despised
chopped
mowed
poisoned
you persist
I always thrill at the first dandelions --bright yellow bursts in the newly greening lawn
announcing the arrival of summer
I try not to judge too harshly when I hear another exclaim “I hate dandelions” with such rancor as they lop off the poor dandelion’s head, leaving a milky neck-stem behind
I barely resist the temptation to proclaim “I hate begonias!” and rip the entire plant out by its roots.
Instead, I blow gently on each spent dandelion I encounter, dispersing the fluffy seeds---
ensuring that there will be even more next year.
Vivienne Strauss, 5.19.2013
4 comments:
I like that. Despite their invasive tendencies, there is a lot that is good about dandelions.
Their leaves are quite tasty too. :)
Lovely ode! I too love dandelions. Such pretty yellowness :)
Thank you Elizabeth, Holly & Shin! We went for a long drive the other day and saw fields and fields of them !
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