Dandelions/Wish Flowers

Iris Leahy

 

In your youth,
You are the picture of rebellious vibrancy,
Your thick golden petals
Bursting forth
As infant suns planted
In suburban grass
And untouched prairie fields.

 

In your old age,
You are hope to the youth.
Your presence
Attracts others like you,
With your wild, grey mane
And reckless propagation of wishes.