the cherry trees
weep
in pink.
the concrete
cracks
in jagged edges.
tears dissolve
the barren spaces
like acid.
where there was nothing
there is life.
the kind of life
that holds a thorn
in the barren graveyards
between dying flowers.
the kind of life
that cannot be forgotten
with the wind.
the one you miss
(secretly)
in the morning
when the sun shines
and the birds chirp
and there is coffee.
cherry trees that do not cry
wither and die
like hearts unwatered.
slabs of concrete
sink into oblivion
if they do not grind
their stubborn teeth.
i step on pink petals
and they have tears
unlike me.
About the Creator
Sara
Donβt look for love.
Be love.
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Loved this: Cherry trees that do not cry Wither and die Like hearts unwatered You did a wonderful job breathing meaning into this whole piece. TS well deserved. Job job.
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Love the imagery, good job!
good job congratulations
Congrats on Top Story!π₯³π₯³π₯³
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Lovely sad beautiful. congrats. I am awed at flowers growing through cracks. So resourceful.
Beautiful πΉ
This is an absolute, breathtaking masterpiece
Wow. I love the idea of cherry trees weeping. Excellent piece. Congrats on the TS.
Amazing!! A well-deserved Top Story
I really like this poem! πΈ It talks about cherry trees crying in pink petals, and how the concrete breaks into sharp pieces. It shows how tears bring life to empty places, just like acid. π± It's about finding beauty and growth even in difficult times. The poem reminds us of the things we secretly miss, like the cherry trees in the morning, and the feelings we carry with us. βοΈ It's a powerful reminder to appreciate life's little moments and to nurture our hearts and surroundings. Great job! π
Beautiful evocative words and love the image too , excellent work
Congratulations on your top story
Your poem sings a lyrical song that speaks to me. Loved it!
Exquisite! Thank you for sharing!!
Congrats on Top Story!
wow, so deep, pretty, and sad. Congrats on TS! The cherry trees weep in pink is a very unique description.
Awesome & amazing!!!πβ€οΈβ€οΈ Congratulations on Top Story too!!!
This is beautiful. Those first three lines are really something special. Congrats on the Top Story!
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Beautiful! Congratulations on Top Story. <3
Your word choice is pristine, beautiful yet chilling. Awesome poem Sara!
"the kind of life that holds a thorn in the barren graveyards between dying flowers." I can't quite express why, but this piece of verse was beautiful and it really spoke to me. And it made me feel strangely nostalgic for something I've never known, the petals from the cherry trees to be precise. A wonderful poem, Sara! Congrats on your Top Story
Oh my, this is brilliant. Congrats on Top Story, Sara! Loved this!