~Sakura (cherry blossom)~ centennial trees longing to see the motherland they bloom —From a Japanese friend, physician Yukari ban-Hatori Galileo saw Our anchors in the blue sky Great heaven of stars –A response by Janice Lynch Schuster Key words: Japan, cherry blossoms, homesickness, Galileo, depression
~Sakura (cherry blossom)~
centennial trees
longing to see the motherland
they bloom
—From a Japanese friend, physician Yukari ban-Hatori
Galileo saw
Our anchors in the blue sky
Great heaven of stars
–A response by Janice Lynch Schuster
Key words: Japan, cherry blossoms, homesickness, Galileo, depression
Author: Janice
A creative. Lifelong Marylander. After many odd jobs of adolescence and college, have always worked as a writer and published essays, op-eds, articles, and poetry in national news media and small presses. Collection of poetry, "Saturday at the Gym", about boxing, aging, and motherhood; collection of artwork and poetry, "What Are Mothers For?" On the verge of an empty nest for the first time in 30 years, my question is: What am I for?
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Thank you very much for putting my haiku and giving me a wonderful response!!
I really like the part you use “Galileo”!
Starts we see now existed light years ago. They no longer exist in the universe but still shine on the earth. It’s fascinating.
Thank you! Looking forward to reading your tomorrow’s haiku. yukari