Lion's Tooth

Here it is, Rich... I like yours better! :)

They say that you are just a weed

though many critters do you feed.

You start life with a fuzzy head;

the roaring mower you must dread.

Like wild flowers that bloom in spring,

you cover almost everything.

Gardeners aim to kill your blooms

with horrid vile toxic fumes.

When young I used to search for hours

for these weeds I thought were flowers.

Now my inner child cries

at every dandelion’s demise.

Author's Note

I recommend this poem, in praise of the dandelion:

http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/richom/1209070/

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

They are so pretty really but although it's a shame they just have to go.....

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes - they brighten up the lawn!

[Stella Armour]

we call them " pee the beds" over here... we used to tell children that if they picked them they would pee their bed lol

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! What a weird thing to tell kids... :)

[Stella Armour]

When I was a child we called dandelions "piss-in-the-beds". We ...
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[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Well, that was my something new learned today - Can't wait to ask my sister-in-law (an English gal) about this one!

[Stella Armour]

google it.. it's on the internet..lol

[ShelleyA]

Hi Rita. A very good write about dandelion's. It brought back childhood memories. I can also remember hunting them to blow on them to make wishes when I was a little girl. Skillfully crafted free style rhyming poetry which I enjoy. Imagery is good as are the descriptives. You paint a vivid picture of this 'weed' and its demise that any reader can see in their mind's eye. Flow is good; line to line transition and breaks are done well. Nice rhythm. Rhyme is good as is the rhyme scheme. A nice mix of dactylic and masculine end line rhyme that is executed beautifully in this piece. Good depth of feeling. I can relate. Excellent closing lines. Well penned and a much enjoyed read. Write on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Shelley! I used to pick the blooms for my mother. She would put them in a juice glass, like a vase... :) I think you would really enjoy the other dandelion poem (see link in my note).

[ShelleyA]

You're welcome, Rita. I'll read it later on tonight. Have a great day.

[Marie]

I like dandelions better than my wandering jew...but weeds are weeds...

[Rita L. Sev]

Dandelions get a bad rep - they brighten the lawn! :)

[SyberRose]

Great imagery Rita ....skillfully penned as always...Rose:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Rose!

[Sami Khalil]

We can learn so many things even from small dandelions who are majestic. Everything and everyone serves a purpose in the chain of life...Well penned...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sami - I agree!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)