Against the Spring, Clear, Blue Sky
Cherry blossoms are the flowers most beloved by the Japanese. Because cherry blossoms have short blooming times and are fragile, they have been used to symbolize the transience of life; this symbolism meshed well with the teachings of Buddhism. Also, since cherry trees blossom en masse, they have also been used as metaphors for clouds. Fallen blossoms, not to be ignored, are likened to snow and later, as a metaphor for a warrior killed early in life.
On the other hand, in China, cherry blossom is the symbol of feminine dominance, female beauty and sexuality. Additionally, the cherry blossom is the Chinese symbol of feminine principle and it also symbolizes love in the language of herbs. Interestingly, cherry blossom is the flower of the April in China, whereas in Japan, it is wisteria
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. ~William Shakespeare
My heart that was rapt away by the wild cherry blossoms - will it return to my body when they scatter? ~Kotomichi
I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. ~Henry David Thoreau
I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. ~Frank Lloyd Wright
In the cherry blossom's shade there's no such thing as a stranger. ~Issa
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