They are blooming now, the cherry blossoms. I see them on FaceBook and Istagram. I know they are across the river in city parks, and up the road six or seven miles in the neighborhood where I used to live.
But here in COVID times, I do not find myself across the river or up the road much. Not to worry, though. In my own back yard, however briefly they can withstand the March rains and wind, my flowering quince regale me with their fleeting blossoms.
Don’t blink! They fade fast.
yesterday’s blossoms become
today’s confetti
What Rhymes with Stanza? 
I like the backyard confetti image you create a private celebration of sorts.
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Thank you.
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Thank you – I am a big haibun fan!
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They are fun, aren’t they?
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I enjoyed this Maggie… 🙂
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Thank you, Rob.
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How true that yesterday’s blossoms become today’s confetti. I wish the blossoms of Spring on trees could last longer. They’re gone all too soon! Glad you have your back yard beauty!
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Thank you. The quince doesn’t last long either, but I enjoy it while I can.
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A very well-constructed haibun. Those quince blossoms in your photo are exquisite!
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Thank you. They really brighten up my back yard.
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Luv the confetti image.
Have a nice week
much love…
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Thank you, Gillena.
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I’m pleased you have your own beautiful blossoms to console you in these covid times!
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Thank you, Ingrid.
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I know the feeling way… all the cherry galore is somewhere where we still can’t go… but there will always be bloom.
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Yes. Maybe next year.
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Love the backyard confetti. I have never had a quince.
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It took me a few years to figure out what it was. Then I cut it back to put a fence in and thought I had killed it. But it’s bouncing back now in it’s second season.
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YAY!
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