What makes something worthy?

IS IT WORTHY?

Does the dandelion know
it's the dandy of the
dinner plate,

revered for its
nutritional
and medicinal
properties?

Or that it's a weed?

A flower reviled
by landscapers
and gardeners
alike?

Hardly.

The dandelion
grows ...
thrives
even,

in the crack of
a sidewalk,
the vacant lot,
and the lush
green grass.

Persistent, resilient,
and radiant until
it becomes

a puffball of seeds
carrying wishes and
dreams with the wind.

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When I considered a collage of the dandelion for inclusion in the upcoming floral journal, I wondered if readers might wonder if it was worthy.

If you'd think it was worthy.

It is after all, a simple, common flower. It's not a showy flower like the cosmos, the dahlia, or the sunflower.

But true to its nature, it took root and lingered in my thoughts until it became clear ... it is worthy.

A symbol of persistence and grit and beauty.

Still a work in progress, my collage is inspired by collage artist Mary Delaney; set against a black background, its simplicity shines.