Did you know that I am a dandelion?
My hair grows like a wildflower and is hard to tame
Don’t touch my hair. To me, it’s a prized possession. With it, I’m like a lion with its mane
I’m very hard to get rid of, like a beautiful nightmare
I am powered by the sun. As long as it’s there I’m here
I’m not a rose that needs to be taken care of and a whole bunch of sympathy
I’ll make my existence known
I grow straight through the concrete
I love a challenge and can take your words down on a piece of paper and make them grow with me
I’m like the sugar in your coffee
Without it, your morning will be bitter
Not many people like me but I take pride in my stance
I’m somewhat delicate but as rough as the cold
You may not want to see me
But you just might want to be me
I am conceited and know my worth and as I wither away, my roots are already planted and you cannot get rid of me
My seeds are everywhere and I will keep coming back
No matter how many times you rip me out, my roots will stay the same
So I’m gonna ask you again and this is my last time asking
Do you know that I’m a dandelion?
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