Dandelion's ubiquitous invasion.
Japanese praise
Her unwavering tenacity.
Grown-ups call her weed,
Endeavour to eradicate.
Kids just can't wait for her
Summer seed-blowing crown.
To a person standing on a piston
The world goes up and down.
Seems a lot rests
On our point of view.
I suggest we choose
The piston or the world.
The dandelion doesn't care.
She'll be here long after
Our own seeds face distant
Yellow-topped challenges.
Bette
Toronto
1 June 08