A Promise of Kawazu Cherry Blossoms

F0 size
180 × 140 mm

Every day,
I kept looking up at the sky,
asking—is it time yet?

Then one morning,
on branches swaying in the cold wind,
I saw it—
a faint blush of pink.

I was so happy,
it brought tears to my eyes.

This piece is a gift
for you who are waiting for spring.

Hope,
quietly but surely,
does bloom.

Photos 2 and 3 show the changes in light,
taken with and without sunlight.

The artist’s signature
and date are inscribed
on the back of the work.

Please note:
colors may appear slightly different
depending on lighting and display conditions.