The Dandy-Man Song
The thrill of the kill27 total reviews
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
Love this little rant! I am in your camp totally, and the pesky yellow menaces really get my goat. I remember spending an entire morning eradicating the little buggers from the front lawn only to have the neighbor kids come home from school and sit on theirs, blowing seeds willy-nilly and giggling at the great fun. A losing battle, I know, but a good one that must be fought. Keep your blades sharpened!! - Wendy
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015
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Love this little rant! I am in your camp totally, and the pesky yellow menaces really get my goat. I remember spending an entire morning eradicating the little buggers from the front lawn only to have the neighbor kids come home from school and sit on theirs, blowing seeds willy-nilly and giggling at the great fun. A losing battle, I know, but a good one that must be fought. Keep your blades sharpened!! - Wendy
Comment Written 11-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2015
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Thanks, Wendy.
There is obviously a very clear divide between lovers and haters here!
Steve
Comment from krys123
Steve; A very well composed poem that I had an enjoyment reading. The rhyming was spot on and neither forced nor labored and very helpful in your rhythmic flow.
The rhythms cadence, tempo and meter all were of great value in determining how well your poem smoothly flowed. Dandelions seem to be the scourge of farmers and owners of lawn alike And your poems description and expression of this this light is well expressed within your great imagery. Your imagination is truly gifted and very inventive and ingeniously creative. Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Steve.
Alex
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Steve; A very well composed poem that I had an enjoyment reading. The rhyming was spot on and neither forced nor labored and very helpful in your rhythmic flow.
The rhythms cadence, tempo and meter all were of great value in determining how well your poem smoothly flowed. Dandelions seem to be the scourge of farmers and owners of lawn alike And your poems description and expression of this this light is well expressed within your great imagery. Your imagination is truly gifted and very inventive and ingeniously creative. Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Steve.
Alex
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Alex thanks for the review and the kind words.
Steve
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You are so sincerely welcome Steve
Comment from ravenblack
Funny, but when I see folks who use a leaf blower to get every scrap of leaf off the driveway or anally edge their lawn or practically spray toxic green paint on their lawns- this poem is probably exactly what goes through their heads as the execute weeds. Hilarious!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Funny, but when I see folks who use a leaf blower to get every scrap of leaf off the driveway or anally edge their lawn or practically spray toxic green paint on their lawns- this poem is probably exactly what goes through their heads as the execute weeds. Hilarious!
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Ha ha ha! Execute the dandy brute. Yay! off with all their heads!
Thanks for stopping by.
Steve
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hahaha - I love satire and this writing was certainly the antitheses of all the flower worshiping posts. But I like those types of poems as well. Sorry I'm rushing this, but I'm behind on my reading. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Hahaha - I love satire and this writing was certainly the antitheses of all the flower worshiping posts. But I like those types of poems as well. Sorry I'm rushing this, but I'm behind on my reading. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Thanks, Lou - Yes, it's just a response to all those who put weeds on a pedestal, sometimes literally!
Steve
Comment from humpwhistle
Ah, Steve you are a wicked man. I love you!
My lawn is too far gone for me to care about dandelions.
Of course the glares from my neighbors bother me not at all, either.
A little pop of pleasure -- why do I find that lewd? Not that I disdain lewd, mind you.
I expect you may receive a retort.
I'll be watching. Sitting in my lawn chair and eating popcorn.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Ah, Steve you are a wicked man. I love you!
My lawn is too far gone for me to care about dandelions.
Of course the glares from my neighbors bother me not at all, either.
A little pop of pleasure -- why do I find that lewd? Not that I disdain lewd, mind you.
I expect you may receive a retort.
I'll be watching. Sitting in my lawn chair and eating popcorn.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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A couple of dandyphile sympathisers but no real retorting as yet. Maybe I need to start shooting magpies and cute little possums...
Aren't you knee-deep in snow and ice - and still sitting in your lawn-chair? Ah, but you didn't say you were outside...
Steve
Comment from Neonewman
Way too much fun was this brilliantly crafted piece my friend and the artwork above brought it the feeling the farm and the Dandelions shared as they made war.
God bless!
Steve
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Way too much fun was this brilliantly crafted piece my friend and the artwork above brought it the feeling the farm and the Dandelions shared as they made war.
God bless!
Steve
Comment Written 07-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Thank you.
They usually don't bother to declare war - just launch unprovoked sneak attacks.
Steve
Comment from Spitfire
Before reading your notes, I thought of Brooke's celebration of the "weed". Did the picture inspire the poem?
This is fun to read aloud with the passion and thrill of the kill.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Before reading your notes, I thought of Brooke's celebration of the "weed". Did the picture inspire the poem?
This is fun to read aloud with the passion and thrill of the kill.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Thank you.
No I did a bit of creative fiddling to come up with the picture.
Steve
Comment from Adri7enne
LOL! I thought of Brooke immediately as I read it. Love the artwork with the big-toothed dandelion. I feel the same way about the yellow terrors. You're a terrific rhymer. And I like the humor. Well done, Steve.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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LOL! I thought of Brooke immediately as I read it. Love the artwork with the big-toothed dandelion. I feel the same way about the yellow terrors. You're a terrific rhymer. And I like the humor. Well done, Steve.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Thanks for the great review.
Steve
Comment from granny goes viral
Oh my goodness. This is so funny. I love dandy and daisy. Why you so mean to them. Used to pick them and bring them home to my mama. But then I used to bring home worms too.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Oh my goodness. This is so funny. I love dandy and daisy. Why you so mean to them. Used to pick them and bring them home to my mama. But then I used to bring home worms too.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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Thank you.
Just having a little dig at the fanstorian weed-worshipping brigade...
Steve
Comment from Sasha
I am proud to be a Dandyphile and find your treatment of the precious, and beautiful Dandelions cruel and heartless. Yet, I will admit I got a kick out of this and even giggled a few times too.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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I am proud to be a Dandyphile and find your treatment of the precious, and beautiful Dandelions cruel and heartless. Yet, I will admit I got a kick out of this and even giggled a few times too.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015
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I'm planning an all-out assault tomorrow - no speck of white or yellow left standing!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Steve
