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Apr 25, 2011
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Dandelions
Childhood memories
drift by,
of what happened
as they dried.
I used to blow
white clouds
that danced across
the skies.
So close your
baby blues,
and make your
wishes come true.
I saved the
rest for you . . . .
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Written for Kailey and Carter, my grandchildren
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Race_9togo
14 years 2 months ago
Hi Janice
How good it is to see a poem of your's again.
And this is good. I love the way you pull us into the present moment of blowing breath on the dandelion, and I can see you holding it up, I( can feel an indrawn breath...
I found myself pausing at the word "died", because it doesn't seem to fit, for me. Maybe "passed" instead, or "dimmed"? I just didn't see memories dying, or someone or something else passing away.
Also, I think "wish comes true" would be the right way to say it, perhaps, rather than "wish come true"?
More Janice, write more, this is good.
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Food for thought I will work
Food for thought I will work on it Jim~
Thanks for the suggestions
ziggy
14 years 2 months ago
hi there
short and sweet like the title
its a good first draft with some good suggestions from jim
keep it up ,fav lines ,,,,,,,,,"I used to blow
white clouds
that danced across
the skies.,,chat soon ,,,,,,,,,,,,,zigs
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
Zigs, Thanks for reading, and your comment always appreciated!
vexations10
14 years 2 months ago
I, like the previous
persons who commented like what you have here and support their suggestions. I was thrown by “baby blues.” but no suggestions for an alternative. I like that your poem “shows” rather than merely tells. I think you could use more of that in a few other places. For example, instead of I used to blow, how about On my knees at play I used to blow.... That line, as has been noted is outstanding because it is so vivid. Cheers
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
vexations, Thank you for reading, and your input, appreciate it!
scribbler
14 years 2 months ago
hello
I am a fan of good short poems (maybe because mine are so long winded lol) and this is both. I have no suggestions not already given just admiration.................scribbler
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
scribbler, Glad that you like short ones, that is what I usually post. Thank you for reading and commenting!
Eduardo Cruz
14 years 2 months ago
Janice, my ace coon boon from the moon!!
there is such great peace in beautiful memories. you have painted a lovely picture. I agree with Jim on the touch-up's. I hope to see you around more offen It's nice to see friends who've been here from the start..
oxoxox
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
Hey there buddy, glad you had time to read, looking forward to spending more time here!
Nordic cloud
14 years 2 months ago
How delightful is this dear Janice
We are with you and sense what you write here.
Lovely to see this and to hear that you are here again,
Love from Ann of Norway.
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
Ann, thank you for reading and commenting, hope to get to your poetry soon!
CCfire
14 years 2 months ago
I could imagine actually
I could imagine actually saying this as I blew a Dandelion into the sky. It has a soft mellow quality to it.
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
Thanks Ian, for visiting my page and commenting, alsways appreciate feedback
Candlewitch
14 years 2 months ago
Dear Janice,
It is so good to see you writing again! This is a delightful piece which brings back some happy childhood memories. I am glad to have read it, as it put a smile on my face.
I hope you are well and will keep on writing. I look forward to your next installment!
always, Cat
Janice Pearce
14 years 2 months ago
Dandelions
Hey Cat, glad to see you again, always good to hear frrom you!
Janice Pearce
14 years 1 month ago
Dandelions
Rosina, Thank you I am glad it brought back memories for you! Appreciate the read and your comment. Am working on tuning this up a bit. Thanks again!
Janice Pearce
14 years 1 month ago
Dandelions
JC, Thanks for reading and your comment, much appreciated!!
musical prayers
13 years 11 months ago
Hey Janice
I like the poem the way you wrote it, the comments I agree with are the fact that I can feel myself as a girl blowing the white, and saved some is so deep, I bet you don't pollute and saved not only this memory, but this tradition with your ancestors (be they grandchildren it will go on and on) A lovely poem.
Loved it no improvement suggested.... You got so much advice I no longer feel I can write or post
Janice Pearce
13 years 11 months ago
Dandelions
Hey Musical Prayers glad to see you again! I appreciate your comments XXOO
raj
13 years 11 months ago
Janice
much has already been said before me...i will just say that i find this write very refreshing ...hence the title of Dandelions fits it perfectly...i am glad that i didn't miss this one...
Janice Pearce
13 years 11 months ago
Dandelions
raj, Thank you for your comment, always appreciated :)