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MARCH 16, 2011 9:28AM

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NOW

THEN

I was born in Japan in 1948. I am held by my mother and father on my Christening Day in Tachikawa, Japan.

The snowflakes fall silently

making white frosting.

A cake of human despair.

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My heart hurts.

BuffyW

March 16, 2011 09:29 AM

Me too Buffy and this was done so well.
That picture of your parents..sigh...
rated with hugs

Linda Seccaspina

March 16, 2011 09:48 AM

Happy Birthday my friend. Let's hope there will be some good news coming from Japan soon!

scanner

March 16, 2011 09:54 AM

I feel for the people there. I feel so absolutely helpless. I am just at a loss for words today I guess.

bobbot

March 16, 2011 10:02 AM

I hope they thrive again
like cherry blossoms
blooming after winter snow.

Surazeus

March 16, 2011 10:13 AM

I know what you mean, Buffy. It's sickening and so sad. I am reminded of the human frailties and our need of something larger than ourselves.

I Love Life

March 16, 2011 10:16 AM

We are all crying Buffy. I am impressed by the stoicism of the Japanese and the lack of hysteria, looting and crime. I pray for them. America is the only country I see risking their lives on behalf of the Japanese. As an American I feel proud that we are there helping; I fear for our military over there in harms way. And I never thought I'd say this but it comes down to this: I cannot do anything else to help. My country is the one over there helping. And: it is what it is.

Deborah Young

March 16, 2011 10:38 AM

your eloquent haiku speaks to the heart of the tragedy.

Chuck A. Stetson

March 16, 2011 10:49 AM

It just seems that the body blows just keep on coming for the people of Japan. I have been moved by the quiet courage and grace of the people as they struggle to survive all these disasters.

David McClain

March 16, 2011 10:54 AM

Sitting here in North America it all seems so unreal. Of course it isn't and I feel deep sadness and despair. My thoughts have also gone to Nagasaki and Hiroshima and I wonder how much can a people bear? I too have tears.

Beautiful picture, Buffy.

Scarlett Sumac

March 16, 2011 11:00 AM

Your parents must have felt the blows from the WWII Japanese tragedy. What a world you were born into!! Great Pictures.

zanelle

March 16, 2011 11:15 AM

Nicely done, Miss Buffy.

Kathy Riordan

March 16, 2011 11:54 AM

Sad as it may be, the Japanese are the best prepared to handle such devastation. Happy Birth Day, Buffy!

Thoth

March 16, 2011 01:21 PM

This is so perfect, even through the tears. Unbearable to watch the news. Love your piercing tribute. xo

Cathy GF

March 16, 2011 01:46 PM

Powerful, Sheila. Your drawings and the haiku broke my heart. But you were a darling little baby, and what handsome parents. I believe you favor your dad.

Matt Paust

March 16, 2011 01:53 PM

This was so beautiful, sad, oh my.

SheilaTGTG55

March 16, 2011 01:53 PM

Linda--Thank you. I'm sorta glad my mother isn't alive to see this all.
Scanner--It isn't my birthday...although I just noticed I missed my 2 year anniversary on OS by 3 days. Thank you though.
Bobbot--I understand, it is very overwhelming.
Surazeus--I do also. Thank you for coming by.
Patricia--Indeed, something much larger.
Deborah--I agree, I too am impressed. They have much to teach us.
Chuck--Thank you.
Torman--It is refreshing not to see riots and all the things we see here. Patience is a virtue for sure.
Scarlett- It sure does. Thank you.
Zanelle--My parents were among the first to go live in Japan after the war. I spoke to my father about this yesterday.
Kathy--Thank you. Loss is universal.
Thoth--Yes they are...if anyone is. Nice to see you again!
Just Kathy--Thank you, I am finding it really difficult to write these days and this is all I can do.
Matt--Thank you. I'll tell my dad...I know I have his eyes.
Sheila--Thank you.

BuffyW

March 16, 2011 02:15 PM

Feeling for you, hope you feel better.

Jennifer Grust

March 16, 2011 02:22 PM

Sigh. I have been trying to think of a way to express in writing my deep feelings of total helplessness this week. I think you just did it for me, Buffy. So, so awful!

Lezlie

L in the Southeast

March 16, 2011 02:23 PM

This is lovely and heartbreaking, Buffy...xox

Robin Sneed

March 16, 2011 05:13 PM

This was powerful, Buffy. It's all so unspeakably sad.

fernsy

March 16, 2011 07:20 PM

Japan is, in a sense, your homeland. Your heart must feel such a pull right about now.

Bellwether Vance

March 16, 2011 09:02 PM

The grouping of the photo and the drawing and the Haiku complete the statement of the sentiment we all share, in our unique ways. I am glad you shared yours.

Spike The Chicken

March 16, 2011 09:08 PM

It is a sad, sad thing.

AtHomePilgrim

March 17, 2011 06:02 AM

It's almost impossible to take it all on board, but for those with personal associations it must be extra hard.

Great drawing and haiku. It is a haiku isn't it? Love you.