The Dance of Dandelions

4/24/2024

Hello, blog friends.

The high desert of Chino Valley in Arizona is ablaze with evidence of Spring. Flowering trees and wildflowers fill yards and line the local trails. Yesterday I watched children play with the puffs of dandelions in the open park area. These youngsters took me back to my childhood and inspired the tanka below.

Colleen Chesebro invites us to consider Spring in our home area. I've tried to capture this beautiful season with phrases like: dandelions dance, pastures green, and puffs of seeds. I hope you enjoy it.

photo from canva

I hope you have a wonder-filled week. ❤️

32 Comments

Liz Gauffreau link

4/25/2024 05:27:16

A delightful celebration of the humble dandelion! I've always thought they get a bum rap as undesirable weeds.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 05:31:16

I'm all smiles, Liz. I've thought the same thing. 😊

Annette Rochelle Aben

4/25/2024 05:35:19

Delight-filled dancing!

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 07:21:37

Thank you, Annette. So glad you enjoyed it.

Priscilla Bettis link

4/25/2024 05:36:32

Great poem. It IS fun to blow dandelion seeds off the stalks!

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 07:20:49

So true, Priscilla - lots of fun, and with kids, it's an event. Thank you!

john howell link

4/25/2024 06:17:46

You have described kids and dandelions perfectly, Gwen. Well done.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 07:20:13

Thank you, John. It's fun remembering back in time.

Tim Dittmer link

4/25/2024 08:11:28

Delightful poem, Gwen. Thinking of children playing with dandelions brings a smile to my face.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 08:27:07

Thank you, Tim. I'm with you on the smile. It's fun to see the kids playing.

Balroop Singh link

4/25/2024 09:57:08

A lovely poem, spring is fun for everyone.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 10:45:10

So true, Balroop. It lifts hearts. Thank you. 🤗

D.L. Finn

4/25/2024 09:58:54

Love this Gwen :) xo

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 10:45:37

Thanks, Denise. 🤗

Jan Sikes

4/25/2024 10:36:38

Ah, yes, that brings back memories of carefree summers and searching for the perfect dandelion to scatter in the breeze.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 10:46:24

I think children everywhere love dandelions. So much fun. Thank you, Jan.

Dan Antion link

4/25/2024 10:49:39

Our daughter loved playing with dandelions when she was a little girl. She'd make bouquets from the yellow ones and blow the puffy ones everywhere.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 11:46:36

What a beautiful memory, Dan. Prescious. Thank you for sharing.

Sandra Cox link

4/25/2024 18:17:46

You captured the season purrfectly;)

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 19:54:13

Thank you so much, Sandra.

Thomas Wikman link

4/25/2024 19:39:59

Dandelions seem to exist everywhere. I used to blow on dandelions as a kid in northern Sweden, close to the arctic circle. It is a beautiful poem.

Gwen M. Plano

4/25/2024 19:55:30

I grew up in the desert, and there were dandelions in our yard. So much fun! Thank you, Thomas. 😊

Colleen link

4/26/2024 09:51:43

Gwen, this is stunning. I like how you describe the dandelions! 💜

Gwen M. Plano

4/26/2024 13:19:12

Thanks so much, Colleen. ❤️

JadeLi link

4/27/2024 13:16:20

Silly me never thought of dandelions in a desert before, but of course they are there! The ones in MI are in full, glorious bloom right now. Really enjoying the image of the "wee kings and queens" sending puffs twirling in the air.

Gwen M. Plano

4/27/2024 15:17:29

I'm all smiles Li. Thank you for your sweet comment. 😊

Selma

4/27/2024 19:44:21

Let children be children. Let dandelions be dancing-lions. I love this Gwen. Xoxo

Gwen M. Plano

4/28/2024 06:43:21

Oh, I love your comment, Selma. Dancing-lions. Beautiful!

willowdot21 link

4/29/2024 12:06:54

This is perfect Gwen, children, spring flowers and meadows... beautiful 💜💜

Gwen M. Plano

4/29/2024 20:00:33

Thanks so much, Willow. ❤️

ben Alexander link

5/5/2024 02:08:33

I love the imagery of the playful wee kings and queens ~ that's so cute, Gwen! Such a lovely verse!

Much love,
David

Melissa Lemay link

5/5/2024 15:34:21

I love your tanka, especially the last two lines.

The Dance of Dandelions

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