The Cherries of D.C.

[Buck]

A lovely image. I find the first two lines the weakest, lacking the beauty that follows. This here:

hidden pink unveiled
in a flare of petals

breathtaking!

I'm actually kind of glad you thought the ending was more beautiful than the beginning. Just as the trees go from bland and brown to pink and vibrant, so did I want this poem to do the same thing!