Seduction in Spring

poem by: Maria Williams
Written on Mar 21, 2017

Cherry Blossoms Bloom 
Resplendently dressed in Pink
Seducing the Spring

Glory unfolding
They release their sweet fragrance
Pirouette and twirl

Music from the breeze 
With limbs swaying so graceful
Blushing and bowing 

Time of renewal 
A fleeting symbol of life
In two weeks farewell

Ethereal Muse
Celebration of nature
Next spring awaits you

Author's Note - A chain of Haiku:
I hope that in this set of Haiku, I've managed to convey the importance of the Cherry Blossom season tradition in Japan.
Cherry blossoms are the symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal and the fleeting nature of life. Their life span is very short. After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall. 
I liken these flowers to the beautiful elusive Heavenly Muses, the daughters of Zeus.

 

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Ashok Pokharel commented:
Welcoming Spring with blosoomed Cherry. The great way of experssion, a brilliant Haiku.
Maria Williams commented:
Thank you Ashok for you compliment - If you haven't already been to Japan, you must go one day and feel the inspiration of the Cherry Blossom season.
Christopher Russon commented:
Lovely poem Maria the Cherry blossom is so nice to see this time of year. I will be sad to See it go.
Ashok Pokharel commented:
I would love to go someday. I wish to see Zen Masters. The cherry and many more!
Cecilia Crasto commented:
You have captured our imaginations with this lovely poem Maria, I have been fortunate to visit Japan, it is one of the most beautiful places on earth and the people so gentle and courteous,very well written.
Geoffrey Brewer commented:
Maria, I am highly impressed and delighted with the technical perfection of your haiku, and the effectiveness of your words and images. The spare form of the verses adds to the poignancy of the brevity of the cycles of blossoming and season. How pleasing to have a poet who can create within the discipline of a format that has stood the test of time, and use it to enhance the message. Very well done!
Piya Paul Mudgal commented:
Beautiful..
Maria Williams commented:
Thanks everyone for the lovely comments.Cecilia for your encouragement and support, Christopher for the kindness and support you've shown and Geoffrey for the technical advice and support. Very much appreciated
Maria Williams commented:
Thanks Piya, glad you liked it
Frank Hornby . commented on May 28, 2018 at 5:13pm
Maria...you really have become the Haiku Queen.......

 

 

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