L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Chrysanthemums

I’ve always loved the chrysanthemums
Bulbs of yellow, purple, orange, and red,
Filling in blank spaces in the flower bed
Perfect perennials appearing in large sums.

We always called them “mums,” for short
Loved making corsages of the white ones,
Sometimes they remind us of colorful suns
I’m told a favorite flower for a royal court.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written August 27, 2022
Submitted to:  "8 Lines of Rhyme - Your Favorite Flower" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

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Michael Tor September 12, 2022 at 4:48 AM Another winner Milton congratulations my friend... L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 8:01 AM Thank you, Michael. I appreciate it.

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 6, 2022 at 10:40 PM Congratulations. A beautiful tribute to a graceful flower. L Milton Hankins September 7, 2022 at 8:11 AM Thank you so much, Subimal. I appreciated your read and your thoughtful comment.

Linda Alice Fowler September 5, 2022 at 6:13 AM I, too, love chrysanthemums ('cause the word is fun to spell - ha!). You portray the showy colors of the flower well Milt! Congratulations on your win! Linda L Milton Hankins September 5, 2022 at 8:01 AM Thanks, Linda. It's also fun to pronounce!

Terry Miller September 5, 2022 at 1:54 AM Back with congratulations, Milton! L Milton Hankins September 5, 2022 at 8:02 AM Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your thoughts.

Anne E Sangster - K September 4, 2022 at 5:31 PM Hi Milt, Congratulations on your first place win. I didn't know chrysanthemums were a favourite for a royal court. They are lovely! Cheers my friend :-) L Milton Hankins September 4, 2022 at 7:15 PM Thank you, Anne. I did not think my poem was first placement material, so I was quite surprised. But, then, I was the only one who wrote about mums. I thought that interesting. too.

Tania Kitchin September 4, 2022 at 2:04 PM Milt, congratulations on your first place win with your vivid poem! L Milton Hankins September 4, 2022 at 7:16 PM Thanks so much, Tania. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem about mums. I enjoyed writing for your contest.

Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2022 at 10:37 PM They are the perkiest, prettiest, most symmetrical flowers if you ask me. L Milton Hankins August 29, 2022 at 8:07 AM I love them, especially their variety of colors and their longevity.

Terry Miller August 28, 2022 at 8:32 AM Oh, this is so well written; I love it, sure to place high. L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 8:37 AM I'm hopeful, Terry, although it's not especially "poetic."

Jenna Logan August 27, 2022 at 11:41 AM Mums are so synonymous with Autumn. This are very nicely constructed rhymes, Milt. I've sent you mail. L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 12:08 PM Thanks so much, Jenna. Yes, there are a few months when mums are about the only flowers available in large supply for weddings, funerals, bouquets, and such.

Kim Rodrigues August 27, 2022 at 8:53 AM We need those mums, those colorful suns, the whole package with corsages. Wonderful, Poet! L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 8:59 AM Thank you so much, Kim. I've always enjoyed them.