Cherry Blossom

The only certainty in life is change, as the old saying goes. I don’t deal with it too well, and I suppose many people would echo my sentiment.

The problem with old sayings is that they’re often right. We can’t control change, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and other, sometimes not-so-positive, events overwhelming the world. What do we do? We can only deal with it.

I’ve learned that some determination to stay adaptable helps. Awareness that things cannot remain the same is a must in this day and age. Constant awareness of one’s circumstances helps, as is the willingness to learn and grow.

Enjoy these free verses. The cherry blossom is a hallmark of change and is apt to use as a symbol at this time as it is the Lunar New Year. A lucky year of the Dragon to all….and may love and success come your way.

Pink 

Blossoms

Bloom only

As sands of time

Shift

Love

The petals

That open 

And close

With quickness

But never stop

Cherish

How green stems

Shoot up

And 

Flowers 

Always

Bloom.