Cherry Blossoms

Like the morning star in Spring
Unveiling the clouds at dawn
Your face glows brighter -
Brighter than the rising sun

Heavenly scents of blooms,
Skin smooth and pure as silk
Rewards those who patiently awaits
Your coming of age...

Innocence now lost--
Virgin forest denuded
No more glory, no more pride
Nothing left but shades of ashes

Heaven mourns your early passing
River banks begin overflowing
While the devils still wanting
Always greedy, never content...

A festival commemorates annually
Friendship between two nations
But fresh smell of burnt ashes
Still lingers in my heart
As I remember you blossoming