Pink Blanket by Diana Raab
The Sakura or cherry blossom is a reminder of life’s fragility. They enchant for one week each year during the Spring, a time of new beginnings and renewal. Blossoms signal the beauty of Japanese culture. The Wabi-Sabi way of being. Accepting what is. Delicate pale pink petals slip to the ground in the gentlest breeze. If you listen carefully, ancestral melodies dance as the pink flakes fall upon and coat the green blades of grass.
on my childhood front lawn
petals of blossoms dip down
oh such a magical carpet for the soul
Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, is a memoirist, poet, workshop leader, thought-leader and award-winning author of fourteen books. Her work has been widely published and anthologized. She frequently speaks and writes on writing for healing and transformation. Her work has been nominated for Best of the Net. Her 14th and newest book is Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors, A memoir with reflection and writing prompts (2024). Raab writes for Psychology Today, The Good Men Project, Sixty and Me, Thrive Global, and is a guest writer for many others. Visit: https:/www.dianaraab.com. Raab lives in Southern California.