KEIKO KOMA net

15 Apl  2009

Cherry Blossom

Today I was invited to a live talk program at FM Nishi Tokyo. By coincidence I drove through streets arched by cherry blossoms that I used to walk through to my school. I recalled many things with deep impressions, joy, nostalgia and sadness of life. The radio personality was very impressed by my story and wanted to go to the next Idaki Shin concert. In Tokyo there are numerous spots where we can appreciate cherry blossoms. However, personally I prefer plum flowers though cherry blossoms are considered the most cherished flowers for Japanese. Before a wonderful display of its highlight at Arashiyama in Kyoto, I felt myself a stranger as it did not impress me in the same fanatical manner as other Japanese. I heard that in China, plum trees have been more popular and because my ancestors originated from the continent I could understand the reason for my preference. Indeed the soul has been inheriting an ancestor’s memory. Later I became very sad for an unknown reason. I recalled the message by Mr. Idaki shin at his latest concert; modern man has forgotten precious sources of true human intelligence and love that have been cherished over millions and millions of years and was busy doing unnecessary or harmful things to one’s life that has billions of years of history.. Then I acknowledged that any memory sticking to the past would limit my potential. Expressing always my deepest wishes was the only bearing to open up a marvelous future in my life..

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