THE DANDELION

Little Gypsy dandelion,

Dancing in the sun,

Have you any curls to sell?

“Not a single one!”

Little idle dandelion

Then I’ll mow you down.

What is it you’re good for, pray,

With your golden crown?

“Ah! I gild the fields so green

In the pleasant spring,

Shining like the morning star

With the light I bring.”