To A Dandelion
Blessings on thy sunny face,
In my heart thou hast a place,
Humble Dandelion!
Forms more lovely are around thee,
Purple violets surround thee,--
But I know thy honest heart
Never felt a moment's smart
At another's good or beauty,--
Ever at thy post of duty,
Smiling on the great and small,
Rich and poor, and wishing all
Health, and happiness, and pleasure,
Oh, thou art a golden treasure!
Helen M. Johnson
I like dandelions. I'm sure the first bouquet of flowers I ever gave my mother, or received from my children were dandelions. Sometimes the kindergarteners at school will bring me a big bouquet of bright yellow dandelions. Even brighter are their little smiles as they bestow their special gifts upon me. I am always touched their affection and thoughtfulness. Do you have happy dandelion memories too?
We are infested with dandelions and I think I need to learn to embrace them as a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love dandelions and used to pick my mom huge bouquets of them :)
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ReplyDeleterecently I have been confused about dandelions. is it the white puff ball or the yellow? does the yellow flower become the white one? Ive eaten the leaves in a salad - kind of peppery. nice to see an ode to the dande here!
ReplyDeletevery lovely images.......Id like to invite everyone to a post I've just published honoring the TV show "Big Valley", and also actor Peter Breck. Included with this post are 2 personal recipes that was sent to me by Peters wife Diane, so please stop by and say hello and share your memories of this classic TV show. Richard
ReplyDeleteI know some folks call them a pest (when they appear in the lawn)... but I unashamedly admit... I love dandelions. They are audacious to the max. They never miss an opportunity to spread a bright note.
ReplyDeleteAnd they appear in the most mundane of places and yet appear fresh and happy.