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Field of Dandelions
SUNSHINES
Sunday I saw the very first one.
I thought to myself, “how fun!”
It reminded me of being young.
Monday I did not see a one
as we had an all-day rain storm.
We needed the rain more than sun.
Tuesday I saw a few. I could count one plus one.
They looked like little smiley faces – little suns.
I told someone about them when I talked on the phone.
Wednesday I wasn’t at home.
Didn’t pay any attention.
I had spent the day on the run.
Thursday I thought, “where did they all come from?”
They were seen in the grass, the beds, the garden.
I needed to start removing one by one.
Friday more yellow than green did abound.
How come one was fun, but more was wrong?
It looks like they’ll add up to a ton.
Saturday they were finally mowed to the ground.
Green grass appeared for a few minutes when done
before they popped up again, these little yellow suns.
Little yellow sunshines in the grass are dandelions.
Irregardless of what you might think, they can be fun.
Please remember, honey bees nectar on dandelions.
Please reconsider before yearly buying
chemicals to eradicate dandelions,
for dandelions provide nectar for honey bees.
Honey bees are beloved to me and a delight to see.
* * * * *
Perhaps we should view dandelions as our blessings.
We can never have too many of God’s good blessings.
For each dandelion write down a blessing
to put in a jar you’ve labeled “blessings.”
It will be a reminder when life is confusing
and you are prone to give in to stressing from testings.
The reminder jar will keep you from stressing
during the times you’re experiencing testings.
Instead of living in much strife and guessing,
you can review your blessings and be resting
in God’s promises – His many blessings,
as everyday we receive more blessings.
The blessing of the Lord brings wealth,
and he adds no trouble to it.
Proverbs 10:22
You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Psalm 128:2
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