The poem describes a serene and idyllic scene of a picnic under the branches of cherry trees. The speaker reflects on the beauty of nature and the passing of time, noting how the seasons change and the flowers bloom only briefly. The poem conveys a sense of melancholy and nostalgia for the fleeting nature of life and beauty.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1923 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Imagism