At this time of year as trees bud and flowers burst into bloom, I can see how easily nature would reclaim these streets if only we did not hold it back.

This dandelion is not only growing through a crack in concrete and brick, but flourishing. It’s thanks to these determined weeds that bees and other pollinators continue to survive.

Can you use this image as the seed of a story or other creative work?

If you write or create something prompted by this idea, please let me know by emailing judydarley (at) iCloud.com. I’d love to know the creative direction you choose.