Dandelions, by Penny Heilman
Hey All! I’ve asked my friend, Penny to share some of her beautiful poetry and photography with us for the next couple weeks. I met Penny through my beloved group, The Write Space which meets as a division of Infused Arts through Living Word Community Church. I’m so honored to share her artistry with you readers! Please enjoy!
Dandelions – An Acrostic
Poem
Poem
Deeply rooted, faithful,
Arrive on time each year.
Never have the dandelions failed to
reappear.
reappear.
Does it ever make you wonder why this weed
is so despised?
is so despised?
Every time we take its life, it only
multiplies.
multiplies.
Little yellow wonders,
Invite us to embrace their
Overcoming power, despite the things we
face.
Notice how the dandelions give way to the
wind.
wind.
Standing tall, they give their all, so new
life can begin.
life can begin.
Penny Heilman, Copyright 2016
For Reflection: In what ways do dandelions remind you of
Jesus?
Jesus?
