Walking along the sidewalk
I bump into a drooping branch,
the flower laden plum tree
filling the air with a song of soft color.

Stopped by her touch, I pause
in prayer for all she has given,
her pink snow beginning to fall,
showering the pavement with light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Responses

  1. Well said. I have often had similar feelings about the holiness of fruit tree blossoms, and about the offering of the fruit later. Such innocent generosity…

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