Cherry Blossom

From January onwards throughout all the years,
The pink and white blossom always appears,
Like tufts at the end of each twig on the tree,
They're such a beautiful sight to see,
Lining the streets, with few leaves to be seen,
Just pink and white blossom, with touches of green.
When the petals start falling they're like flakes of snow,
Which drop and soon cover the pavement below
With a carpet of white, which is soon blown away
If the time when they fall is a breezy dry day.
But if it is wet they remain where they fall,
Creating a very real danger to all
Who walk on the pavement, who're likely to slip
If they don't watch their step or have shoes with no grip.
Soon it is gone, but again will appear,
Showing its beauty the following year.