Cherry Blossoms (For Dad)

When cherry blossoms bloom, I think of you

We walked the Tidal Basin, just us two

The April wind was messing up my hair

But that afternoon I didn't care

I was happy just to talk and see the view.

When snow begins to melt and spring is new

Purple crocus, robins, grass with dew

The kites rise up to meet clouds in the air

When cherry blossoms bloom.

When I was younger and my fears were few

On mountain roads on back your bike I flew

Now it seems those flowers are more rare

I close my eyes and offer up a prayer

Sometimes I wonder if you hear it too

When cherry blossoms bloom.

submitted for Poetry Jam, Inaugural, Birthday
also for Potluck Poetry, Color, Spring, and Rainbows, at Jingle Poetry
and Poetry Jam, Fathers