‘Dandelion’ is the first poem to be written as a group by our ‘Under the Canopy, connecting Leeds’ participants at Hollybush Conservation Centre.

Dandelion

Sun-in-the-grass, Lion’s-mane, Starburst-in-the-clover,

Spikey-golden-suns, Fool’s-gold, Pennies-from-Heaven,

Sunflower’s-friend, Sunshine-smile, Golden-crown,

Chase-you, Make-You-Smile, Golden-burst,

Roly-poly-down-the-dell, Lawn-intruder, Spot-the-lawn,

DANDELION FLOWER

 

Jagged-leaf, Sheep’s-salad, Lion’s-tooth-lettuce,

Arrow-head, Sharp-tooth, Rabbit’s-delight,

Chisel-flower, Petal-metal, Arrow-leaf,

Bitter-salad, Look-at-me-leaves,

Heal-all, Cool-the-body, Wet-the-bed,

DANDELION LEAF

 

Flossy head, Shepherd’s-clock, Old-woman’s-perm,

Fairies-dispersing, Blow-away bells, Fluffy lollipop,

Bug’s duvet, Light-stick’s-blow, Tickle-my-chin,

Soft-touch-on-my-face, Feathered-orb, Angel’s-head,

Floss-on-a-lollipop, Dream-carrier, Angel’s whisper,

DANDELION CLOCK

 

Nature’s spaghetti, Burdock’s-friend, Coffee-of-the-earth,

Deep-down-dirt-digger, Long-lived-teenager, Sticky-sappy-straws,

Dirt-invader, White-toothed-digger,

DANDELION ROOT

 

“Reading it made me smile, it took me back to childhood and picking dandelions for my guineapigs!” – Cath

‘Under the Canopy, Connecting Leeds’ is part of our three year programme ‘Home from Home’ funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.