Eight years studying the amazing depth and breadth of the culture and language of this proud, hardworking nation. A country where I have spent more than 100 days. A month studying at university in Kyoto in July 1996.
source: Google Images
source: Google Images
But it's been a long time since I've had an opportunity to dust-off my somewhat rusty Japanese....
私達はあなたの国日本のために悲しい.
全世界はあなたと嘆く.
私達はニュージーランドのあなたのためにここに祈っている.
勇敢があり、強いがありなさい
We are so sad for your country Japan. The whole world mourns with you. We are praying for you here in New Zealand. Be brave and be strong.
And a haiku (traditional Japanese poem) to end:
The cold spring day
A mighty wave does not stop
Life forever changed
Oh yes our hearts ache! Didn't realised you had lived there! I am in correspondiance with two friends living there are the moment - such devestation. Praying hard. xoxo
ReplyDeletelovely and thoughtful Meghan. Hope your contacts there are safe.x
ReplyDeletebrings tears to my eyes
ReplyDeletelovely post Meghan
thanks for this
love and light
I am so with you. I had 2 weeks in the area hit by the earthquake. I adored Japan. So, So sad.
ReplyDeleteYes so so sad. Prayers with them.
ReplyDeleteP.S. am amazed at your Japanese skills.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like one of those 'thoughtful committed citizens' Margaret Mead was talking about! xx
What a terrible tragedy. Thanks for this post.
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