Pink heaven

I had planned to take my big camera into Stockholm to photograph the sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms,

But the hail and rain meant that the camera stayed dry at home. (All these photos were taken with my iPhone.)

I decided to revel in the pink beauty of the blossoms anyway,

And I’m glad I did.

The blossoms on the north side

Remained curled up in bud

While the flowers were blossoming on the south side,

Looking so fragile and pretty against the rain.

My spirits soared at the sight

Of a dreamy pink canopy weaved

Of dreams and petals.

“In the cherry blossom’s shade,

There is no such thing as a stranger.” — Issa

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