For me, personally, cherry blossoms are the ambassador of spring.
Not because they are the first flowers to dig their heads through the
snow.
No, here in northern Germany snow never lasts that long, our winters are
rather gray and rainy. It does snow sometimes, but if it lasts for more
than a week it’s already breaking records.
But I am someone who loves colors, especially in Nature.
So, over the winter I grow used to the grayness so much that sometimes I
don’t even realize that it is already March and supposed to be spring,
the season that brings back the color I yearn for everyday.
And yes, the occasional sunny day helps ease the feeling of sadness,
settling into my mind every now and then.
Seasonal affective disorder
(german:”Winterdepression”) is no joke.
Not that I usually have
it, at least I think so …
