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Wishes Into The Wind

 

 

 

                                                                      

 

 

 

like a hundred suns in skies of grey,

smiley faces beneath your feet;

long after the roses have faded

and strewn wilted petals on the ground;

when the lawn looks parched and has lost its green;

we continue to bloom in bright of yellow

and try to spread some cheer.

 

 

 

 

 

But like the outcasts of society,

no shoes that say "Gucci"

and no suit that fits like an Armani;

no fancy names like "Rose of Sharon"

as a Valentine's bouquet we would never do,

for we are a dime a dozen, come to think of it we are "free"

 

 

 

 

 

"a weed" is what they named us,

like the child that is bullied

for not fitting into a "clique"

please do not shun either,

for we have so much to give;

the child will share her smile for a tiny bit of praise,

and we will dot your lawns with sunshine,

if you only take a second look.

 

 

 

 

Author notes

option 5. I have always liked dandelions [while in bloom and when gone to seed and one can blow wishes into the wind. I do not know who decided to call it a weed, the same way I do not understand why a certain child is singled out to be bullied. I hope this fits your contest and let's hear it for the dandelions

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  • SweetRoses
    September 8, 2008
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    When I was a little girl I used to bring my mother bouquets of dandelions because she loved them so much. She thought they were quite beautiful. You are right, they should not be called a weed, they should be called flowers because that is what they truely are. Great write.


  • celestial
    July 28, 2007

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    I loved it. What a great piece. Indeed...I also wonder why dandelions are considered weeds. I think they are beautiful.


  • Lyrical Soul silver member
    July 12, 2007

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    I love dandelions too. This poem made me smile yellow suns that turned a grey sky blue Beautiful!

    ~Lyrical


  • JohnnyD gold member
    July 12, 2007
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    I love dandilions myself, always have since Kansas. this was a sentimental piece for me personally. Know what the definition is of a 'weed'? Its a plant we have not yet found a use for. Yes....and if that is the case then are we to consider 'orphans' weeds? Something to think about? And yes, everyone is deserving of a second look.



    Len