Hana no Michi

Surely I've seen beautiful springs before.  But when I remember them I think of the people that helped make them warm; discovering another's hands after a long winter, walking with my mother through the lilac gardens in Madison.  But here, spring is a sight to behold on its own.  The Japanese have a word for it, "hanami," meaning, "to see the flowers."  

The Japanese live in a beautiful place; I think they make it even more beautiful by seeing its beauty.