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! !)
Sounds like open-expression comes along with having a daughter named Lauren Marie....mine just turned 14 a few weeks ago...But she's 1/2 way to hollywood already! Very nice work here, young lady...You do Rock! Oh yes, and for what its worth...there is a rhyme, i am convinced for every word in Oxford.... I once brought a a bouquet of chrysanthemums At the entrance to the school's auditorium To present to my daughter, a poetic performer Who recited Longfellow on the podium.....
Ah Lee I love this piece, cute and thoughtful! All the best, Diane
I just loved that kid sooooo much! ! ! Her mind just works in so many ways... very intelligent, very creative... please give her a huge kiss from me? Love ya, Moi
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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What an excellent (and rather touching) thought! t x