About Me

I am the sun.

The radiant, incandescent sun.

The sun melting the frost,

covering the leaves of timid

flowers.

The sun,

every so often covered by clouds

and clouds galore.

Light,

dimmed.

Still, the sun

lifting spirits of those who

endure.

Joy.

Joy for hungry souls,

longing souls,

thirsting for comfort.

I am the sun

setting behind a partition of enormous mountains,

now rising from the depths of the ocean.

I see miles before me.

Oceans.

Land.

Stones.

Thorns.

Flowers.

I see the flowers;

the golden flower,

I am.

 I am a chrysanthemum.

A small, graceful chrysanthemum

Planted after the danger of freezing.

Careful.

Under the rays of the bright sun

I bloom fully.

I am

complete.

Optimistic courage,

constant fidelity,

unfleeting joy,

everlasting life,

I have.

I am a chrysanthemum,

a central group of miniscule flowers

surrounded by rings

of smaller flowers.

Orderly,

complex,

pure.

Featured on the Imperial Crest,

celebrated in Festivals of Happiness.

I am supported by these roots;

my faith

never deceives.

My roots,

attacked by overgrown weeds,

vicious snakes, predators.

Fighting to withstand the gelid winter,

My roots prevail.

And I am like a well-watered garden,

planted by the river.

My leaves do not wither.

My petals do not fall.

I do not fear during the drought,

nor when the heat arrives.

I rather dance,

sing,

live,

rejoice.

The chrysanthemum is a flowering plant native to Asia and Northeastern Europe. A symbol of the sun, it is often referred to as the golden flower, and is celebrated each year in Japan during the “Festival of Happiness”. The chrysanthemum was a symbol of the Emperor and the Imperial family, often presented on the Imperial Crest of Japan. Even today, a number of Japanese cities hold annual chrysanthemum exhibitions. Chrysanthemums symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy, and cheerfulness. Though they can be planted at almost any time, they require the time to establish their root system before the hottest weather, yet should be planted after all danger of freezing.

http://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/chrysanthemum