Lyric poems are basically descriptive poems ("this rose is very pretty") rather than poems that tell a story (like Paul Revere's ride).
Yes, kind of, but it is mostly the most read (sung) word.
Family: Rosaceae Genus, Species: Prunus Serrulata...if that helps
Koi fish are a symbol of good fortune. The direction they are swimming has to do with the wearer's personality. Upstream means that one has an outgoing personality, whereas downstream symbolizes more...
As far as I can tell, Cherry Blossom trees do not have leaves.