scary blossoms

Look how pretty!

When the cherry blossom trees bloom in the sunshine there is nothing prettier. But what happens when the skies turn grey, and the wind and rain descend?

I'll tell you...

 Those pretty little petals fall like rain. And then they're everywhere. In the streets, in my hair...

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Here's how the walk to the bus stop looked one chilly windy morning early this month:

It seems kind of surreal; all these beautiful pink and white delicate petals blowing in the wind, floating in puddles, and getting stuck to my glasses.