I found a dandelion

by Ocean Chant   Jan 4, 2018


I found a dandelion,
That once someone picked,
Left alone
On a sidewalk.

It was a rare specimen
Transitioning to a preliminary state of death,
Yet in the peak of beauty,
Such that I fell for it.

Took it with me.
Kept it with me.
Watched its beauty fade away.
It was the loveliest decomposed matter I had ever seen.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Yes, beauty is still possible, even in life's dwindling moments...all we have to do is look.
    A lovely first post from you; poetic and quietly philosophical all at once.

    All the best and a warm welcome to the site,

    Ben

    • 6 years ago

      by Ocean Chant

      Thank you, I appreciate your words.

  • 6 years ago

    by Purple Raven

    I always enjoy poems where the author picks a certain object and goes with it, i enjoyed reading this tremendously. Well done

    • 6 years ago

      by Ocean Chant

      I'm happy to know, thank you :)

  • 6 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    Beauty can be found in the strangest of places if we but look. Best wishes Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Dagmar Wilson

    A beautiful write somewhat sad. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you.

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