10th Apr. 2014

 

Flower petals of a cherry blossom

 

As I passed by an arch of cherry trees,
I envisioned the destiny of my life since childhood.
Flower petals were falling down carried by a string storm:
The light-scape that I envisioned in my childhood.
I shed tears at the sadness of life.
I searched for the joy to live on.
I yearned for the arrival of a time
When I would envision the light-scape of happiness.
I endorsed my heart and hope to the falling petals seen through tearful eyes.
Days have passed.

Now I talk to my mother who passed away.
This year cherry blossoms were also in bloom.
However they will fall quite soon.
I have seen this many times.
Joy and sadness of my life.
I yearned for the arrival of time.

The arch was now left only with leaves.
However the ground was covered with cherry color, and petals were still moving around,
Dancing with the wind.
They talked to me gently,
And I replied with a heart.
Before long new buds would joyfully be born.

Everything would be washed away,
To renew everything.
The arrival of spring and the rebirth of life.

New buds would shine
With full energies of fresh green.
I yearned for coming buds.