"hanami" poems
Awake to a slowly beating drum
morning meditation drifting up the hill
in the garden, tiny birds add sweet highs
tuneless ravens, the bass undertone
trees whisper ancient lyrics
on the passing breeze.
We stroll the Path of Philosophy
through massive wooden gates
into carefully sculpted gardens
exploring the endless number
of temples dotting Kyoto
each more lovely than the last.
Quiet Nanzen-Ji
is where I feel the most
following worship worn
steps to a cave-shrine
heady with wet
and incense
we are purified
by waterfall spray
before returning
the way we came
voices hushed
buoyed by eternity’s hand.
The hotel lobby is filled
with crimson and saffron
glistening heads and broad smiles
from monks gathered there
we bow to each other and are one
may it never be forgotten
revelers arrive by busload
for hanami, cherry blossom viewing
beneath a revered tree
decked out in pink splendor
lit from below to radiate
surreal, internal light
we sample Kobe yakitori
soba and corn
grilled over open flame
as we flow
through the smiling
celebratory crowd
we savor
what is transitory
as sparks
and blossoms whirl
settling on
our hair and skin.
Jan 13, 2016
Jan 13, 2016 at 12:15 PM UTC
Tokyo adorned with a jewel named spring
Beauty and Fragrance is what thou bring
Sakura blossoms covering the trees
Falling on me with the soft breeze
Wearing a kimono under the Sakura rains
Peace and love flowing through my veins
A pink carpet created under my feet
Sakura lovers are approaching to meet
Opened palm waiting for a gift
Holding a blossom which fell on so swift
Lying on the carpet watching the radiant sun
It’s thy happiness, the Hanami fun
Viridescent leaves are nowhere to be seen
Rosie colors are being so keen
Chasing the Sakura aroma I love
Is now falling on me from above
Sakura, Thou made my crestfallen heart gone
I wish to live in your scent spreading zone
Spring, I fecund you through the whole year
To be in the Sakura woods without a fear
Apr 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021 at 8:51 AM UTC
Pink lips, trembling heart
The blooming face, with fragile beauty
You are my Sakura and every minute with you is Hanami
Jul 30, 2020
Jul 30, 2020 at 10:43 PM UTC
You know,
I would travel
with you
and a bunch of people
to Japan
and lay next to you
on a small futon
that’s all ours
but I gave you one petal from a blossoming cherry-tree
and you asked me
why I did not tear two from a red rose.
Apr 7, 2018
Apr 7, 2018 at 7:27 PM UTC
Go into nature’s pure, untouched harmony
Bringing happiness and peace
There is where you’ll find
the healing herbs for the soul.
Go deep inside
find your core
Humanity and love.
When spring begins Earth’s like a newborn coming into light.
Different greens are coming back,
bringing hope and delight.
Pastel floral splendors in the make.
Hanami time is here
Flower moon appears
Poppy flowers open,
let’s fly high.
Genesis all over.
✨✨
Poppy’s magic time
Flying high in wonderland
Flower moon’s delight.
✨✨
Shell ✨🐚
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 at 9:14 AM UTC
Sheltered walk of love
cherry blossoms heaven’s path
blending with nature
Shell ✨🐚
Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022 at 6:05 AM UTC
We watch the blossoms
cascade over a high cliff
like sweet snowfall
a whirlwind of
cherry pink kisses
enamors crystal blue
atmosphere
A lover in the sanguine mist
offers his heart
without hesitation
together we cross the
Red bridge to Heaven
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021 at 9:47 PM UTC