Sakura in spring: A poem by Sheela S. Iyer

 White and Pink petals……
 
The sun rose up in the sky, shining brightly
Trees painted in pink and white glow softly.
The leaves rustle and dance in the breeze
Enjoying every bit before falling from the trees.
 
Cherry blossom trees bloom so beautifully each spring
Covered with fragile flowers, white and pink.
Pleasant and gratifying, surrounded everywhere
Its sweet and wonderful aroma fills the air.
 
Wedding venue when decorated with Sakura, looks elegant
The whole place smells like a unique scent.
The flowers also enhance the beauty of the bride,
Mesmerises everyone standing beside.
 
The springtime bloom is a lavish spectacle
Though remarkably brief, everyone celebrates its arrival.
Beautiful flowers shiver and fall down with the rising wind,
Carpeting the ground in a swathe of pink.
 
Oh Sakura, can you not live for a long while?
Your goodbye seems to take away our smile.
Nevertheless, we will look forward to seeing you