I’m always delighted to find a downy Dandelion puff-ball dancing gracefully in the sunlight.
I absolutely adore the Dandelion!
It stands alone as such a unique plant, but also feels so familiar and evokes playful childhood memories.
The Dandelion is a master survivor, thriving on all continents but Antarctica, and revered in many cultures and throughout history for its medicinal, nutritional and magical powers.
But most of all, I think the Dandelion is an almost miraculous representation of unlimited potential as its seeds float on gentle breezes towards future possibilities.
As Long As There Are Dandelions
In 1988 when I was a mother of two young children, I read this poem in a parenting newsletter. Something about its message to treasure the most important but simple things in life prompted me to snip it from the pages to keep as a special reminder.