Thank you to all who attended our lovely 2025 Cherry Blossom Picnic Potluck on Sunday, March 30th. The rain kept us away from eating under the cherry blossoms, but we had a wonderful time watching videos of cherry blossoms in Japan and listening to Hisako and Megumi share their knowledge and stories. We also enjoyed delicious food and Cecilia led a workshop on Haiku writing. Tamiko worked behind the scenes to bring everything together!
Cold dark rainy sleep
The sun returns bringing joy
Nature bursts alive
(Unknown)
Pink and white abound
Tiny petals floating down
Fragrant air delights
(Unknown)
Walk in blossom time
Looking through the colour feast
Try to find the sky
(Unknown)
Sayonara (sigh)
Cherry blossoms waiting still
Looking to the sky
(Unknown)
Darn roadside litter
It was not raccoon or deer
Their sh*t blends in
(Jean)
Pink haze heralds joy
Deepening as each day comes
Blossoms breaking free
(Unknown)
Mother Nature sings
Ev’ry springtime without fail
Blossoms sing so loud
(Mairy Beam)
Community lunch
Sushi, chips, salsa, cookies
Tummies feel replete
(Mairy Beam)
Winter stretches long
Iris bulbs in gardens sleep
Dreaming of the thaw
(Tim S.)
Endless days of grey
Colour erupts around us
Joy blooms in our hearts
(Cecilia)
Pink petals falling
Caught in a sun beam
Precious memories
(Cecilia)
Petals in the wind
Breezes in my hair and face
On my mountain path
(Gerta)
Peaceful canopy
A walk through shared history
Communities’ love
(Linda)
Written in the petals
Joy showers our community
A song of sharing
(Linda)
Pretty kitty plays in blooms
Curious sniffs and scampers
A feline delight
(Linda)
Lovers experience joy
Mother and their young delights
Pink blossoms bless us
(Linda)