My mother’s bed is next to the window. If she sits up, she can look out at the greening trees beyond the rooftops. If she stood up and walked to the window, she could look out at a pair of pink candyfloss cherry trees that have blossomed while she’s been here. As it is, she’s too tired to sit up most of the time, let alone stand. If she turns her head, she can see the sky. That’s something, I guess.
This year, spring has got on with its business without my mum. Last year we drove up the lane to see the bluebells in the hedgerow. This year, that’s unimaginable. She hasn’t seen the tubs of bright red tulips, or the daffodils come and go. She hasn’t seen the primroses scattered across the green verges.
I hope my mum sees the treetops today. I hope the sky is blue for her. I hope there are birds.
Petals fall
New flowers open
Petals fall
A haibun for Linda Lee Lyberg dVerse, on late Spring.