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Cherry Blossom Dreams

In the sonnet Cherry Blossom Dreams, we are invited into a tranquil scene where love and nature intertwine. Under the delicate canopy of a cherry tree, adorned with petals of pink, white, and red, a young couple shares an intimate moment, swinging gently as if cradled by the tree itself. This poetic vision captures the essence of spring's ephemeral beauty, paralleling it with the transient yet profound nature of love. The sonnet explores the theme of love's timelessness against the backdrop of the fleeting season, suggesting that even the most transient moments can hold an eternal quality when shared in the embrace of love and the natural world.
Beneath the boughs of pink and white and red,
A young couple swings in love's sweet embrace,
With blossoms overhead like a lover's bed,
They share a moment that time cannot erase.

The swing sways softly, as petals fall like rain,
Their laughter mingles with the spring's soft breeze,
Each moment captured in this floral domain,
As if the world were theirs, with hearts at ease.

The tree, a guardian of their budding love,
Its branches bowed in nature's tender grace,
They whisper secrets to the skies above,
In this fleeting moment, love finds its place.

Their love, like blossoms, fleeting, yet so true,
In cherry blossom dreams, forever new.
Author: William Somero | Published: 12/24/2024 | Last Updated: 05/14/2025 | Views: 133