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Ode To the Hydrangea

ODE TO THE HYDRANGEA

Misunderstood little Mophead,
They call her ‘Changing Rose’,
Her colour comes from the soil
And the acidity in which she grows.

Chorus:	Water in her name,
		Water in her veins.
		Blue Azorean stranger,
		Nothing rhymes with Hydrangea.

Graceful in the half-sun,
She turns pink with added lime.
At home in the Himalayas,
Found globally over time.

		Water in her name,
		Water in her veins.
		Blue Azorean stranger,
		Nothing rhymes with Hydrangea.

Not a flower but a shrub,
Grandiflora and Annabelle
Splash their petals radiant,
A most hardy perennial.

                Water in her name,
                Water in her veins.
                Blue Azorean stranger,
                Nothing rhymes with Hydrangea.

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Barry Freeman

Date: 5/30/2021 12:05:00 PM

I love the poem but hate the flower which always reminds me of the pillbox hats old women used to wear in the fifties and sixties. Perhaps your poem will force me to give them a second look.

Phil Capitano
Date: 5/31/2021 3:57:00 AM

Thanks Barry I appreciate the stop-over and comment. Peace out.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/30/2017 11:26:00 AM

Such a cool, witty poem, Phil. Your way w/words is a unique poetic gift. Sun bright write. Pure poetry. Love and many more blessings of love.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 8/6/2017 1:16:00 PM

Really enjoyed his one Phil. The hydrangea is one of my favorite shrubs. // Barry

Tracey Keeling

Date: 7/5/2017 2:50:00 PM

Love this! Am still smiling! thank you

Jannie Breedt

Date: 5/10/2017 11:57:00 AM

Omg Phil! We both loved our garden! And I deduce this from your wonderful poem thats featuring among the 100 best. Hearty congratulations kindred poet

Phil Capitano
Date: 5/10/2017 6:21:00 PM

Thanks Jannie it is exciting when you get to that plateau.

Ronald Kent

Date: 5/7/2017 1:06:00 PM

Very interesting write.

Anil Deo

Date: 5/3/2017 3:54:00 PM

Phil, thanks for visiting PUPPY LOVE. I appreciate it much. So I revisted one of my fave flowers ... my Dad had had a green hand (Why do folks usually point to a finger? Best to bless the entire hand). I do not think divorce works: adultery is what Bible calls second & subsequent marriages. It has the kindness to sanctify widows & widowers remarrying.The BIBLE remains the true fount of all wisdom of any lasting value. amen and shalom Friend/Campione/Mester/Combattant

Jesse Zerlaut

Date: 5/1/2017 5:32:00 AM

luls "nothing rhymes with Hydrangea" love it. what a great song! 7 for me

Phil Capitano
Date: 5/1/2017 9:57:00 AM

Thanks man I appreciate it.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/28/2017 7:58:00 PM

Hello Phil, I like what you have done to this poem. I really did enjoy it. A 7

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/29/2017 7:34:00 AM

Thanks Darlene, I'm glad you liked it.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/20/2017 12:48:00 AM

This is a wonderful tribute to this lovely plant Phil. Congratulations on being honored with POTD! : )

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/20/2017 8:28:00 AM

Thanks Connie, I have been truly blessed.

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/15/2017 11:05:00 AM

Congrats on POTD honors.. Awesome, creative and love the humor on the nothing rhymes with verse! Super 7 and a fav.... PURE TALENT ON DISPLAY.....

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/20/2017 8:29:00 AM

You are too kind Robert...thank you.

John Hamilton

Date: 4/14/2017 2:32:00 PM

Congrats on POTD Phil Well done!

Bernard F. Asuncion

Date: 4/13/2017 11:45:00 PM

Well-composed.... congrats on being chosen...

Gary Bateman

Date: 4/13/2017 7:52:00 PM

Hello Phil, Congratulations on the POTD honor!! This Ode is very beautifully done. Excellent Work for sure. Cheers and Best, Gary

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/14/2017 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Gary, always a nice surprise (POTD that is).

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 4/13/2017 11:32:00 AM

Like big colored popcorn balls. I love 'em. I had a big blue one, but my thumb wasn't green enough. Great poem!!! Congrats.

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/13/2017 11:34:00 AM

Thanks SW, these plants love morning sun.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/13/2017 9:18:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, congratulation on your p.o.t.d. Phil ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/13/2017 11:35:00 AM

Thanks Sunshine, keep smiling.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 4/13/2017 8:52:00 AM

Congratulation on getting the PotD Phil. I'll make sure to add lime to the soil from now on, as I like them pink. Would extra lime bring them to purple? It's going to bloom in my favorites. A 7 in pink and purple:) Amitiés

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 4/13/2017 6:55:00 AM

Back to squeal with glee and on potd congratulate thee! Awesome Phil ;) xomo!

Darren White

Date: 4/13/2017 1:48:00 AM

Congratulations on PotD, Phil! Hydrangea poem, it sings and it swings and it rhymes, it's just wonderful!

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/13/2017 4:00:00 AM

Thanks Darren, its a nice wake-up surprise.

Maria Williams

Date: 4/13/2017 1:05:00 AM

A Big Congratulations on getting POTD, three brilliant minds coming together, it doesn't get better then this. Brilliant

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/13/2017 4:01:00 AM

I'm so glad you liked it Maria :)

Anil Deo

Date: 4/12/2017 5:58:00 AM

O, I did rate this one, now.

Anil Deo

Date: 4/12/2017 5:57:00 AM

Love it. So, if i add lime to my water, will it turn pink? Especially liked the witty bits on "coloring" Hydrageas. Will Aurelia or Artemesia rhyme? If you insist, Phil, how about the Dutch for Yes (Ja), or Orange (Oranje)? Shalom shalom, Deo

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/12/2017 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Anil, I'm glad you liked it and the answer to your question is yes to added lime.

Judy Ball

Date: 4/11/2017 11:15:00 PM

Well done Phil and I do love the blue ones. Up here in Canada we only see them mostly in hot houses and for sale in Spring and Summer but they don't last long here unless kept as a potted plant. Nice flow and great imagry here. Loved it. God Bless, JB

Phil Capitano
Date: 4/12/2017 7:24:00 AM

Thanks Judy for your visit and comment; I too live in Canada (Muskoka, ON) and I am surrounded by them at work Namaste.