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Cherry Blossoms - Remember Japan
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The tragedy unfolding in Japan has been on my mind as I'm sure it has been in everyone's thoughts. The wonderful cherry trees that Japan gave our country are beginning to bloom in Washington D.C.now. The cherry blossom, Japan's national flower, has been cherished by the Japanese people from ancient times to the present. In Japan cherry blossoms symbolize clouds due to their nature of blooming en masse, besides being a metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life. Cherry blossoms are an omen of good fortune and are also an emblem of love, affection and represent spring. Cherry blossoms endure as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. Let's keep the Japanese people and their continuing struggle in our thoughts now and in the many difficult months ahead. All comments and critiques appreciated.

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::luckyshot
03/16/11 1:54 AM GMT
Kathy - A beautiful tribute for the suffering Japanese people! Thad
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.icedancer
03/16/11 2:05 AM GMT
What a magnificent capture and tribute to Japan. My thought & prayers are with them.
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::Jimbobedsel
03/16/11 2:11 AM GMT
My thoughts and prayers go out of the people of Japan. Beautiful shot of the blossoms, Kathy. Very nice.
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::tigger3
03/16/11 2:41 AM GMT
A beautiful and thoughtful tribute to those who are so in need.
Tigs♥ =^..^
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.Eubeen
03/16/11 6:40 AM GMT
A thoughtful and lovely tribute Kathy.
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::Dunstickin
03/16/11 9:07 AM GMT
Yeah! .. terrible events that shock our world!...Hopefully all can be rectified, and can mourn this huge loss of life!

Nice post for this
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::cynlee
03/16/11 2:51 PM GMT
A great thought, Kathy, and reminder as well. We should do all we can to help them and remember that it could also happen here in the U.S. I thought the cherry blossoms in DC didn't bloom until April. They must be early this year.
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.Susiesun
03/16/11 4:58 PM GMT
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Wonderful photo, great background, lighting and colors composition. Very beautiful the meaning of this beautiful flowers symbol. Touching post, Kathy.
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.elektronist
03/16/11 8:47 PM GMT
Beautiful shot of the cherry blossoms, Kathy. Great and thoughtful post.

Tanju
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.Joanie
03/17/11 2:12 AM GMT
Beautiful blossoms and a lovely tribute Kathy!
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::busybottle
03/23/11 4:27 AM GMT
Kathy
They are in full bloom here as well and it does remind me of the tragic events unfolding there! This is a wonderful close up of this beautifil tree!
Paul
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"It is not MY fault that I never learned to accept responsibility!"
.prashanth
03/24/11 2:18 PM GMT
Beautiful tribute for the island country, Kathy
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