A dandelion’s purpose is involuntary beauty.
To bright the world around it
seems its one and only duty.
It lifts up with equality its brightness to the sky,
and offers up a cheerful smile to any passing by.
It turns out to the Universe a bright and happy face,
and offers to a grouchy world a willing, free embrace.
I do not mean to be unkind,
but I have coyotes on my mind.
There’s one thing that’s quite clear to me:
when coyotes stay, the rabbits flee.
Where coyotes saunter ‘cross a lawn,
the rabbits hop and move right on.
So if you want a spring display,
just hope the rabbits move away.
Cute rabbits are a gard’ner’s foe.
Where coyotes thrive, the tulips grow.
A Gardener’s Perspective
I got the word from IRS:
My refund’s in the bank!
My Yearly Angst is over.
I’ve got Turbo Tax to thank!
My candle lifts its steady flame
to join with all the earth….
to lighten up its slorrow…
to join with all its mirth.
Dandelions lift their heads
from hedges, lawns, and flower beds.
They share their friendly, cheerful smile
and spread their seeds to stay awhile.
They settle in to be a friend –
make no demands – and never end.
It seems enough for them to show
to all the world their golden glow.
I see hyacinths and tulips and bright yellow daffodils.
Far on the Eastern skyline, I see snow on distant hills.
I see the green grass growing and my heart begins to sing.
For after dark of winter, I see ev’ry sign of Spring.
The dandelions hoist their heads
to flash out golden grins.
They spread their yellow sunshine.
And that’s how Spring begins.
No kings.
No thrones.
No golden crowns.
Our country has its ups and downs.
But on one thing we do agree:
There’ll be no kings for you and me.
Today’s a day to giggle and poke.
To laugh a little.
To share a joke.
To break a non-essential rule.
To have some fun!
It’s April fool!
My candle burns for all the world.
It burns for folks like me –
who simply want to live their lives
in peace and dignity.
Living the Aging Life 