Ephemeral Petals

There was nothing special about last night

Mundane chores, restricted smiles, a drop of tear and lots of courage

But the morning that followed was unexpected; a miracle maybe. 

It was exceptional.

Now, imagine a day so beautiful

The brightest and most stunning blue sky

Warm, golden rays dancing on your skin

Soft melodious breeze, making your heart giggle

And you walk into an orchard blooming with cherry blossoms

Ah! That spectacular view, those delicate pink and white flowers

Their sublime freshness flowing deep into the heart,

Healing each crevice and making the eyes glisten with hope

A drop of tear ran down my cheek

I felt happy; it had been a while

A beautiful chance had encountered me

I danced to the beats of serendipity

In your laughter, my sadness found company

In your fragrance, I found solace

And in your embrace, I found a new home

I was aware that time was less

So, I read a few pages of the book we bought together and listened to our favorite songs

I took a mental picture of you every second, so I had a million of them to look back upon

I observed you, breathed you; I found myself submerged in your divinity

It’s the boundaries that made us infinite

Cherry blossom seasons don’t last for too long

They don’t even exist everywhere

So rare and unique, reminding us of the ambiguity and fragility of life

And if you are lucky, you’ll live to experience one.

I haven’t experienced one yet

However, I’ve been luckier

I found my very own cherry blossom

You.

As the night was drawing closer

My heart yearned and wished for a shooting star to pass by

But if only wishes came true, for I wanted to make just one more

Cherry blossom be mine.

Forever.

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Today, marks the fourth birthday of my adorable pet, Eva. Both, her presence and loss changed my life forever. She taught me to live each day as it comes and to appreciate and be thankful for everything life has to offer. She also taught me that loving and letting go are intertwined. Letting go does not mean you stop loving but it means accepting, appreciating and growing. I realized that with time true love only grows and you grow along with it. It's not meant to curtail your wings but to help you soar higher. Most importantly, she taught me that forever exists only in today. 

Eva, I love you more every day and not a day goes by when I don’t think of you.

Also, a heartfelt thank you to all my loved ones - friends and family, near and far - life wouldn't be the same without you guys.

- Dedicated to the one who shines the brightest blue in my personal sky of stars. I love you.