The Santa Yoshino Story
A breeze perfumes the flowering parks and fields,
spring memories and new dreams swell and yield,
scents of lilac, rose and magnolia,
accented by hints of almond and vanilla.
The birds preen and croon,
the cherry trees are in bloom.
For centuries this symbol of renewal,
honor, humility and ephemeral life,
has been celebrated as a new season of growth comes alive.
Awed by the beauty and bounty of the fragrant blossoms,
the aroma brings hope and promise to all of us.
