Yuri Tanaka

– Flowers of Snow

Light spring snow falls as if it’s gently dancing
It looks extremely fragile and pure, which even makes me afraid to touch it

My desire to touch the snow gives me a subtle warmth in my heart
I don’t want to make it disappear by touching it
Amongst this uncertain moment between us, perhaps I was falling in love with the snow, or perhaps with something in between us

One day, I was surrounded by the infinite flowers of snow – snow like falling flower petals
It was so soft and gentle that I could barely touch it
Felt a sense of oneness

It was such an unceasing warmth, despite how cold it was

I closed my eyes, looked around, and then they were gone
Still feeling the warmth within me

Hoping to be interconnected with the flowers of snow
Just hoping to be embraced, share the warmth

With my hopes, I share the pleasure of touching the beauty within the universe