let me be a dandelion

i've been thinking about how our lives are like a dandelion. despite incredible odds and hardships we are able to push ourselves up and stand strong. although battered by the winds of change and harsh times, our roots are strong, allowing us to persevere. we know to gather in a supportive community of soul mates who applaud our successes and send hugs when they are so needed. we bloom where we're planted, infusing the world with a bright flash of creative inspiration. our blooms wither and it is then that our true gifts to the world are revealed to be dispersed by the wind. our gifts include knowledge, the voice of experience, and compassion for those who struggle on the paths we've already traveled. as our gifts settle into the world, sometimes close by and other times in far-off places, fresh seedlings appear to stand on their own and bloom. we stand in the background, applauding, supporting and relishing the glow of their existence. and they in turn support us and send hugs when we most need it.

let me be
a dandelion
whose seeds
spread
goodness
and light

let me be
a dandelion
whose gifts
reach
far
and wide

let me be
a dandelion
whose seedlings
prosper
bloom
and spread

let me be
a dandelion
whose life
makes
a difference
for others

let me be
a dandelion
who continues
to bloom
long after
its prime

let me be
free
dancing
on the wind
singing
a song of hope

photo & words
(c) 2009 julie king