Dandelion for the Lord

Let me be a dandelion, Lord.

Use me to sow seeds of Your love

Far and near.

A dandelion isn’t bashful.

It pops up, bold and yellow,

Shining unashamedly where it grows.

In due time, the seeds drift on

To spread the dandelion to other lawns.

Let me be so, Lord,

Bold and cheerful, showing Your love

And generously scattering the seeds

On the way to other hearts.

Let me be a dandelion, Lord.

Use me to sow seeds of Your love

Far and near.

Comments: 16

Invader B R. Jun 10, 2007, 6:56pm EDT

1? Someone is being unkind! Let's be honest, it's a "10"

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Teresa W. Jun 10, 2007, 6:57pm EDT

It's a beautiful poem!

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Wilma M. Jun 10, 2007, 7:03pm EDT

I noticed the rating was low, so stopped by to give you a 10. I think this is a wonderful image.

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El Toro Bravo de Amor Jun 10, 2007, 7:05pm EDT

I like the dandelion analogy: "Go into all the world" so to speak.

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Lisa W. Jun 10, 2007, 7:07pm EDT

Nice poem! I like that analogy too...dandelions are also stubborn and resilient.

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Sheila Deeth Jun 10, 2007, 7:58pm EDT

I like the analogy, but why do I keep meeting dandelions in gather comments (and in my grass)? Nice poem.

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Ray Lanfear Jun 10, 2007, 8:05pm EDT

Excellent your on the top 10 list for sure and should be featured.

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Jeff R. Jun 10, 2007, 9:09pm EDT

wonderful poem...thank you for sharing...

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Debra H. Jun 10, 2007, 10:17pm EDT

This is lovely, 10 from me

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Angie O. Jun 11, 2007, 12:19am EDT

Very good poem and very good message. 10

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Mary Beth Magee Jun 11, 2007, 11:06am EDT

Thank you all so much. I posted this yesterday between visits to my mother in the hospital, and noticed the DB1 as soon as the published poem came up. Someone was quick on the draw! Thank you all for working so hard to overcome the DB-er. Wonderful folks like you are what makes Gather so great!

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Jerry R. Jun 12, 2007, 12:19pm EDT

I like it.. Besides, you can also make wine out of dandelions..

Wonderful poem.. I'll remember it the next time I dig out a dandelion on my lawn..

Jerry R

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g frankovitch Jun 12, 2007, 10:28pm EDT

Sorry you got hit by the driveby (1) shooter....It's a wonder thought and delightful poem. I'd like to give you a 19 to fix the points.....

I know what you Daddy said about people and the lessons you learned...but this dreby (1) shooter%^%^$%$%$%$#%

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