Chrysanthemum Poem by Lee Degnan
Chrysanthemum
'You know, Mom... you could write
a poem about chrysanthemums..
I like chrysanthemums.'
Not a single word
in the English language
rhymes with that word
but I think that
this was not my daughter's,
my little flower's, concern
that in her remarkably
perceptive mind, on the surface,
seemingly random, thinking
she's actually telling me
that I think too much,
and I should just stop to smell the...
well... the chrysanthemums, of course.
(Thank you, Lauren Marie-9/8/07-Ok, I realize now, thanks to my husband, that there are more than a FEW words that rhyme with 'chrysanthemum'... but they were just not very useful! !)
A brilliant exposition of creativity textured through beauty as that of chrysanthemum..........i do appreciate, thanks for sharing
Are we not to complecated at times, your daughters a smart cookie love to you all and your Chrysanthemum another Chris 10 xx
An extraordinary contrast to your poem 'static' just read, this one is all heart, and mother love, and... chrysanthemums? Sorry, your daughter may love the word, but the smell? Yuk! I never know why they are always dished up by the bucketful on Mother's Day. Great poem, by the way. Very sweet. love, Allie xxxx
One thing I admire in you Lee is your ability to turn an ordinary subject into a splendid work of art. This one made me smile in remembrance. Perfect 10!
Lee, I wouldn't worry too much about finding a word to rhyme. I find myself in the same predicament all the time. Having said that you didn't need it to rhyme in this lovely poem. Top marks and thanks for sharing it my friend. David
Great Momentum for 'Chrysanthemum'... I am wondering about his words :)
That is so great that your Poem keeps growing in love, you trying to find a matching word for your daughter, her asking you to 'Smell' life, your husband helping you with additional words, and the family growing on and on, here at Poem Hunter too. I loved it, thanks!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 6:47:52 AM # 1.0.0
this is nice and very cute..i love it.. hugs, Meggie