The Chrysanthemum

Beware, beware, curysanthemum, For pride will have a fnll ! From year to year you boldly come In sizes tliat appall. And, not content though you've attaiued A wondrous size and vigor, You strive - to note it we are paiued - Unceasiug to get bigger. Do not forget how oft distress Will follow vafn pretentions; The real gem does not impregs Becnuse of its dimenslous. So lieed the waruing of this text, This brief prophetlc bailad; You'll turn into a cabbage next, ot even íit íor salad.