Cherry Blossoms, Mayra Castaneda

Cherry Blossoms

Springing from a small dismal seed, You contrast against nature with your dark wood Your tiny pink offspring that showers the world with color. When the wind blows, Your petals sing your beauty By dancing with each other to form emotions. You take away that experience from the world With your absence. And with your presence, You make dull scenery revive. Your wood, So very still, Hypnotizes creatures with your natural beauty. Originating from such a beautiful place, You represent your native home. Sakura, your sweet sounding native name, Cherry blossoms all the same.

Mayra Castaneda ’15

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