This rhyming story is the final in a series of three by Michelle Wanasundera, for children aged 4 years + and aims to nurture children’s imagination as well as a love for the simple wonders in life such as nature! Read it aloud to your child and enjoy. You might also enjoy the first two – Dandelion and Silver Lining.
Blossom Rain
You’ve nothing to do,
nowhere to go today,
meaning all day long
in the garden to play!
You think sitting under
the blossoms will be fun,
watching new blooms
stretch their petals to the sun.
You’re rewarded for waiting –
a bright bee comes along,
carrying its pollen,
buzzing its song.
Can you be like a bee?!
Breathing deeply from your tum,
then take a long breath out –
Huuuuuuuuummmm!
Waiting a little longer,
daydreaming on your own,
when out pops a lizard
to warm its body on a stone.
But nothing stays the same
and a change is coming!
The gentle breeze has turned
to a gale that’s blowing!
You know blossom trees
cannot stay the same,
soon its petals swooosh,
making blossom rain!
One minute you’re watching
the bee in the flower,
now you’re twirling
in a blossom shower!
Each change is yours
to enjoy as you let go,
say ‘Spring Bye Bye’
and ‘Summer Hello!’
Seasons are fleeting,
we can’t miss greeting the flowers!
Or sitting and watching
stripy bees for hours.
A few more gusts,
and no more petals will remain,
but you’ll be so glad you danced
in the blossom rain.
You can follow Michelle on her Facebook page and keep an eye out for her upcoming book!
