The period from
late March to the second week of April feels so fleeting every year.
The reason
lies in the blooming of 桜 Sakura; its peak is so short that we want to be present
and appreciate the “now”.
The delicate and elegant beauty of Sakura blossoms is a moving expression of
life, death, and rebirth.
Impermanence is
what makes life precious.
- One of the parks in my neighborhood, March 30th -
- Along the 佐保川 Saho River, April 2nd -
- 春日野園地 Kasugano-enchi, Nara Park, April 3rd -
-茶山園地 Chayama-enchi, Nara Park -
奈良の九重桜 Nara-no-kokonoe-zakura species
- Along the 賀茂川 Kamo River, Kyoto, April 6th -
Driving along the Kamo River, Kyoto, and celebrating my husband's birthday.
Have you ever seen Sakura brizzard?
The falling petals
are a spectacular finale that promises the cycle of life.
散るという 飛翔のかたち 花びらは ふと微笑んで 枝を離れる
- 俵万智 TAWARA Machi -
- 俵万智 TAWARA Machi -
Meaning: In their scattering, the (Sakura) petals take flight; with a soft smile, they let go of the branch."
I like to see the
scattering Sakura blossoms not as an end but as a ‘flight’,
taking to the sky of their own will.
taking to the sky of their own will.
By association, I think of the two of my grandchildren who graduated from junior-high
and elementary school and then entered the new chapter of their lives this spring.
It's a flight with a cheerful smile — a departure, a journey to the next stage.
It's a flight with a cheerful smile — a departure, a journey to the next stage.
Sakura blossoms have an endearing way of whispering a gentle farewell.
There is something sad and uplifting at the same time.
See you next year.
Linked to Saturday's Critters
Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteDelightful photos Yoko !
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure, year after year, to see the Sakura blossoms in your blog....
Have a shinny week !
Anna
The Sakura blossoms are beautiful, lovely collection of photos. Congratulations to your grandchildren on their graduations. I love all the cute deer, they are sweet critters. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and happy week ahead.
ReplyDelete...Yoko, beautiful things never last forever. We need to enjoy them while we can! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose beautiful blossoms come and go so quickly, stardust. We've been bloggers together for so long that I remember you grandchildren as babies and here they are graduating. I was happy to see your post and hope you have a wonderful spring and summer.
ReplyDeleteOh! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome,breathtakingly charming and spell casting 🥹
ReplyDeleteI feel speechless with the beauty of your mesmerising shots dear Yoko 🥰
Heartfelt thanks for sharing your blessings my friend!
Happy Birthday to your husband! May he continue to celebrate with loved ones and many more 🙏
Big congratulations to your dear grandchildren for completing their early degrees 👍 you must be very proud of them 🥰
Best of wishes for their future success 🤞
Love and prayers to you ♥️
Sorry, I'm late for answering. Happy reading you again in your post. The blooming trees now in springtime are fantastisc.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at MosaicMonday. Greetings by Heidrun
ReplyDeleteStunning beauty, harmony and unexpected final words. The way you expressed Sakura blossom’s meaning is perfect; eloquent and precise, thank you so much.
Dear Yoko, our heartfelt congratulations to your husband and grandchildren. All the best for your plans, looking forward to greeting you instead of saying goodbye 🌞😊
Such a wonderful collection of photographs.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the blossom.
All the best Jan