Purples, blues, pinks and yellows

Chrysanthemums, bright but mellow

Flowers all round and firm in shape

But large in size, to make one gape



Bushes full of them standing alone

In middle of gardens at some homes

Filling the air with their lively color

And their scent, quite yet another -



Pleasing note to awaken senses

Making forget all the past tenses

And filling mind with lovely vision

Giving hope, affirming decisions



Praising the wonder of nature ...

And so glad to be part of picture



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

8:55am Tues. May 19th, 1998