
As a young boy I knew early
How girls enjoy receiving
Flowers as gifts or just because
I still remember your smiles when,
Grubby and stained, I walked through the front door
And gave you my Dandelion Love
they may have been weedsAnd (our own front yard
Was as far as I had gone)
But they were picked with such care [What is a better verb for 'picked with care?]
And given with such prideThat you couldn't help but accept my Dandelion LoveNow that I am grownAnd I realize they were not roses Nor of tulips were my bouquets made of were
To you theyas precious as anyBecause that's how I they said, "I Love You!"When as from your little boy I gave you my Dandelion LoveAnd even now I find myself in that same yardWith your Grandsons at my side gatheringAs they hold up their collections to see if I approve
"Will Bami like this one?" they ask
Tears forming as I nod to their excited faces
Once again, Mom, we give you our Dandelion Love

I think the first step here would be to cut this down pretty good and see where you stand after that.