Phil Capitano Poet Ode

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 May 30, 2021 at 12:05 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 May 31, 2021 at 3:57 AM Thanks Barry I appreciate the stop-over and comment. Peace out.

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 30, 2017 at 11:26 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 August 6, 2017 at 1:16 PM Really enjoyed his one Phil. The hydrangea is one of my favorite shrubs. // Barry

Tracey Keeling July 5, 2017 at 2:50 PM Love this! Am still smiling! thank you

Jannie Breedt May 10, 2017 at 11:57 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 May 10, 2017 at 6:21 PM Thanks Jannie it is exciting when you get to that plateau.

Ronald Kent May 7, 2017 at 1:06 PM Very interesting write.

Anil Deo May 3, 2017 at 3:54 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 May 1, 2017 at 5:32 AM luls "nothing rhymes with Hydrangea" love it. what a great song! 7 for me Phil Capitano May 1, 2017 at 9:57 AM Thanks man I appreciate it.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 28, 2017 at 7:58 PM Hello Phil, I like what you have done to this poem. I really did enjoy it. A 7 Phil Capitano April 29, 2017 at 7:34 AM Thanks Darlene, I'm glad you liked it.

Connie Marcum Wong April 20, 2017 at 12:48 AM This is a wonderful tribute to this lovely plant Phil. Congratulations on being honored with POTD! : ) Phil Capitano April 20, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thanks Connie, I have been truly blessed.

Robert Lindley April 15, 2017 at 11:05 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 April 20, 2017 at 8:29 AM You are too kind Robert...thank you.

John Hamilton April 14, 2017 at 2:32 PM Congrats on POTD Phil Well done!

Bernardo F. Asuncion April 13, 2017 at 11:45 PM Well-composed.... congrats on being chosen...

Gary Bateman April 13, 2017 at 7:52 PM Hello Phil, Congratulations on the POTD honor!! This Ode is very beautifully done. Excellent Work for sure. Cheers and Best, Gary Phil Capitano April 14, 2017 at 7:58 AM Thanks Gary, always a nice surprise (POTD that is).

Sunlite Wanter April 13, 2017 at 11:32 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 April 13, 2017 at 11:34 AM Thanks SW, these plants love morning sun.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2017 at 9:18 AM - A wonderful poem, congratulation on your p.o.t.d. Phil ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phil Capitano April 13, 2017 at 11:35 AM Thanks Sunshine, keep smiling.

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 13, 2017 at 8:52 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 April 13, 2017 at 6:55 AM Back to squeal with glee and on potd congratulate thee! Awesome Phil ;) xomo!

Darren White April 13, 2017 at 1:48 AM Congratulations on PotD, Phil! Hydrangea poem, it sings and it swings and it rhymes, it's just wonderful! Phil Capitano April 13, 2017 at 4:00 AM Thanks Darren, its a nice wake-up surprise.

Maria Williams April 13, 2017 at 1:05 AM A Big Congratulations on getting POTD, three brilliant minds coming together, it doesn't get better then this. Brilliant Phil Capitano April 13, 2017 at 4:01 AM I'm so glad you liked it Maria :)

Anil Deo April 12, 2017 at 5:58 AM O, I did rate this one, now.

Anil Deo April 12, 2017 at 5:57 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 April 12, 2017 at 7:25 AM Thanks Anil, I'm glad you liked it and the answer to your question is yes to added lime.

Judy Ball April 11, 2017 at 11:15 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 April 12, 2017 at 7:24 AM Thanks Judy for your visit and comment; I too live in Canada (Muskoka, ON) and I am surrounded by them at work Namaste.

Kim Rodrigues April 11, 2017 at 2:10 PM Saved as a fave! Love it, Phil 7 Phil Capitano April 13, 2017 at 4:02 AM Thanks for stopping by and rating it high. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 11, 2017 at 11:51 AM I freakn love this! 7 & fave dear... Superbon Phil! :D xomo! Phil Capitano April 11, 2017 at 1:55 PM Thanks Maureen so glad you liked it.