桜.

Months before I had planted two sunflowers, side by side to soak up the sun. One in memory of the one who liked sunflowers, the other in memory of the one whom I had just heard the news. I thought then, I should like to plant a tree. But late in the summer, I would have to wait until next season.

Today I planted a hibiscus along side the grave, just visited for the first time. I did not wish to take flowers, so that after time they would just die and return to the Earth. But something that might flourish and bloom with each passing year.

Yes, the tree, I think on it more... to decide what type. A good healthy tree that might bear fruit to use each year, or blooms to bring in the season's change.


A cherry blossom tree.