Whether or not it was the actual daisy that landed the daisy sized prize in the ring of daisies, it’s hard to deny that the daisy has been a fixture of the human experience since time immemorial. In fact, it is the subject of a good number of songs, stanzas and doodles, many of which are the ilk of the eponymous Daisies. The daisy is not without its flaws, but it is undeniably a worthwhile endeavor. The Daisies may not be the next big thing in pop culture, but it’s no longer a fringe phenomenon, and with a little love, you can’t go wrong.
In this article we will take a brief tour of the daisy and its many guises. We will cover its history, its current state and where it may be headed. We’ll take a look at the many eponymous daisies and their ilk, and see how we can all take a small step towards a world that’s a little more equitable and a little more free. We’ll also look at the ills and glories of the Daisies and see what we can do about it.