In Praise of Weeds

hesperus in Andover, MA 5-12-12

Tenacious things,

Opportunist,

Prolific reproducers,

Invades of lawns,

Rejuvenators of abandoned fields,

Seed producing,

Life giving,

Food for birds,

Decorators of highway edges,

Wildflowers in meadows,

Dandelion sunbursts in a field of green;

Weeds can be your enemy or…

Your friend.

~kathie adams brown (May 21, 2013)