The Kwanzan Cherry Tree was created and is not a native tree; its fragrant blossoms are much loved and no fruit develops. It continues its beauty throughout the year with the changing color of its leaves. Learn about the Kwansan cherry tree on the capital grounds in Olympia, Wa.
Look at the delicate petals– could they be fairy wings, waiting for a fairy who needs fresh pink ones?
Kwanzan Cherry Tree
cotton candy
double pink
clustered flowers
early springalong the walk
‘most every tree
a fragrant scent
on Stevens Streetpetal to petal
Sheri Edwards
such soft things
could they be
fairy wings?
National Poetry Month
4/16/26
I wonder, if I draw a line... 