Dandelions

The most underrated and under-appreciated wildflower by far.

Not far away in a lawn somewhere

Over the green grass are specks of yellow and white

In a never-ending war against the gardener -

Living, though wanted for dead.

Emerging victorious,

Dandelions with full manes dance arrogantly in the wind.

Not loved. Not admired. Not valued.

Among a wilting bed of roses

Dandelions continue to prosper.

Author's Note

Did you spot the pattern? Please comment and let me know what you think!

Reviews

[Ghost writer]

I always thought of dandelions as wishes, though a lot of people think of them as a weed

[Gee]

Top to bottom read annoying weed :) One gust of weed and confetti like they spread themselves to become ever more irksome.
Enjoyed this

[emptyinkwell]

Thanks Gee! Glad you enjoyed this!

[Mrudula Rani]

This is an Acrostic poem. NOILEDNAD is Dandelion spelled backwards!
A lovely tribute to a tiny daisy like ( belongs to the daisy family) flower, spreads a carpet of gentle beauty!
You are a well of fun and knowledge!

[emptyinkwell]

And so the code has been cracked! Haha!

Daisies are amazing too! So small and dainty, yet fierce. I personally consider myself a dandelion - wild and carefree, and generally disdained. This poem was me being as me as I possibly could be, from the dandelion itself to my attempt at being clever which you easily foiled.

Thanks so much for the review!

[Mrudula Rani]

I don't agree with your comparison of yourself to Dandelions, for dandelions are common and persistent ( pesky to a degree) you are on the other hand... elusive, intellectual, analytical,considerate ... now let us see which magnificent plant represents those qualities.....

[emptyinkwell]

Haha, thank you for your kind words. It's interesting how our perceptions are so different, but the traits you listed would make for an excellent poem too. I might write a follow-up.

[Mrudula Rani]

Please no poems about Carrion flowers!

[emptyinkwell]

OOF yeah, not going there.