I've just been out on one my walks <br />And was thinking about dandelion stalks! <br /> <br />When I was young they were always tall <br />These days they're very very small. <br /> <br />They used to be nine inches or more, <br />Now, the flowers are on the floor. <br /> <br />They're really clever. I'm surprised. <br />All on their own they've realised <br /> <br />That if they're up there tall and thin, <br />Along comes the mower - and Goodnight, Berlin! <br /> <br />But if they're right down low and small <br />The mower won't get them at all. <br /> <br />The blades are set for a certain height <br />And the dandelions are doing alright, <br /> <br />They still look nice, my favourite flower <br />And it's great they've learned to rule the hour!<br /><br />Terry Donovan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/short-thought-2/
