A Child's Wish

White fluffy seeds flying and descending gracefully far from home

Like airborne pellets finding their target, except this target is a soft, jagged emerald blanket

They go as a team, never alone

Over time, these delicate cotton-like puffs transform into vibrant golden flowers

And the luminous sun eagerly sends down a ray of light onto their outstretched fingers

Friendly bees and butterflies are lured by their presence

But then the golden flower becomes frail and curls up into a ball

It lies wilted until its power resurrects its life

And then it stands tall and strong once again

A miraculous wonder.

Many see these plants as weeds and pests

But children appreciate these plants as wonderous and fascinating

They are our delicate, feathery, airborne friends

A zephyr from my soft breath allows them to take flight and spread their fine wings

They are free and no longer tethered to their home

Free to float, free to explore and free to find a new home

Their wings expand as they fly over rivers and mountains

Their parachute wings protect them as they softly and silently land

The beautiful white seeds find their place in nature

And a dandelion again dances with hope, happiness and joy.