The Cherry Trees Poem by john tiong chunghoo
The Cherry Trees
in that shinjuku lane
an old sakura tree
stands in my mind
grandma with her
bare hair
inspired by
The Cherry Trees
The cherry trees bend over and are shedding,
On the old road where all that passed are dead,
Their petals, strewing the grass as for a wedding
This early May morn when there is none to wed.
Edward Thomas
The only thing which spoiled my enjoyment was the last two words. I kept thinking of 'Care Bear'. If you went for a less clumsy last line, this could have made it as an endearing little piece.
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5/5/2024 3:25:57 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Matthew must have visited too many Hallmark shops. I like it the way it is. Raynette