Land of the rising sun

I like this, the wry honesty of our scanty knowledge of an ancient and complex culture is marked by sparse imagery, but a humane bond established in your close. atb L xx

This is beautiful, yet sad at the same time. You captured Japan's culture, prosperity, history and suffering in such a short piece. I applaud you for showing love to a country which is going through a lot of pain right now.

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Pinda

I like this too.

Lena has summed it up perfectly Pia- well done :-)

Absolutely, Pia. A wonderful tribute to Japan.

Tina

Lena- thank you for your comment- I appreciate it very much
;)Pia

Thank you for your comment Pinda- glad you ennjoyed
;)Pia

Seashore ,Fatboy and Tina
thank you all for reading this. It is very important that we keep spirits up for the Japanese people- even if the news tires of the catastrophe. We must never forget them in their days and weeks of need. I have submitted the same poem for Japan aid from Red Cross- why don't you do the same? the link is here on the site.
am really glad that you all commented- thank you
;)Pia

A very zen poem, Pia. I've never been to Japan either, but would love to see its beauty for myself too.

Magic xxx

Hi Magic- yes I saw a program on the telly where they showed the cherry trees blossoming in speed up motion. There are so many in their countryside. It was really beautiful and I have the impression that the Japanese on the whole are very zen people.
Thanks for reading and commenting on this.
;)PIa

There are some nice sentiments here, Pia. Thank you for the read.

sd

Thanks from me Sue
;)Pia