March 11, 2011
(part 7 of 7)
i have survived March 11th
with some members of my hometown
i am eager to rebuild it
my family loved it so much
what can i do for people now
having no special skill
i have fellows sharing thoughts
small efforts in my daily life
i have finished my shelter life
back in my home finally
i want to make new good memories
with my friends and our shiny sea
we can share our experiences
lessons from January 17th, 1995
we could overcome the difficult time
now it’s time to repay their favor
your first cry on the shaking land
the very next day of the calamity
i am feeling the weight of you
praying for your future with love, happiness
we have people thinking of
the long way to go forward
you and i can take each other’s hands
our lives with nature and people
(End)
AFTERWORDS:
Thank you for reading my posts. The voices included in the VOICES series are only a part of the people's thoughts facing the March 11. We still have various difficulties after a month from the disaster and are trying to improve the situation.
Please listen people's voices, get to know the situation, think what we can do, and possibly take actions together for Japan.
Also, I would like to know how you see the situation.
Thanks,
Reina
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
VOICES 6/7
March 11, 2011
(part 6 of 7)
they have lost their families
uneasiness in small faces
we want to believe their future
want to take back their twinkle
i got medicine finally
just enough for a week
when will be the next chance
worrying about my wife*
my company was washed away
no place to work for
i have family to protect
starting new life
we are sharing our hands to survive
without power, water services
we got through the first month
another month of ordeal
i am getting temporary housing
available for only two years
what can i do after that
all my property is my pension
i had provided safe vegetables
for the children in my city
will there be any chance for my loved land
to make people smile again**
ambulance wails in the dark
another big aftershock
one month with sleepless nights
remembering the nightmarish sight
(*Please note that this part is based on an interview of an old man broadcasted in the third week from the disaster. The situation should be getting better.)
(**Please note that contaminated land with considerable amount of radioactive substances is limited in particular areas. The above is an example of one farmer.)
(part 6 of 7)
they have lost their families
uneasiness in small faces
we want to believe their future
want to take back their twinkle
i got medicine finally
just enough for a week
when will be the next chance
worrying about my wife*
my company was washed away
no place to work for
i have family to protect
starting new life
we are sharing our hands to survive
without power, water services
we got through the first month
another month of ordeal
i am getting temporary housing
available for only two years
what can i do after that
all my property is my pension
i had provided safe vegetables
for the children in my city
will there be any chance for my loved land
to make people smile again**
ambulance wails in the dark
another big aftershock
one month with sleepless nights
remembering the nightmarish sight
(*Please note that this part is based on an interview of an old man broadcasted in the third week from the disaster. The situation should be getting better.)
(**Please note that contaminated land with considerable amount of radioactive substances is limited in particular areas. The above is an example of one farmer.)
VOICES 5/7
Small happiness is all over the world in our daily lives.
I have learn a lot from people's voices.
Reina
March 11, 2011
(part 5 of 7)
soft, warm water wraps me up
relaxing and stretching
last shower was three weeks ago
when seawater swept me away
color pencils are dancing on a paper
dancing with my heart
this is my favorite thing
i got back my happy time
mild, hot soup soaks into me
with the smell of fish broth
after 20 days with dry, cold food
i just had a contented sigh
a blooming tree caught my eye
peacefully and majestically
i can feel its positive power
tender pink in a dark ruined field
loud, familiar bells welcome me
surrounded by new faces
although i loved my last school
i am happy to be here
post officer brought me letters
with his smile, gentle greetings
no electricity to make a call
i can communicate with my friends
I have learn a lot from people's voices.
Reina
March 11, 2011
(part 5 of 7)
soft, warm water wraps me up
relaxing and stretching
last shower was three weeks ago
when seawater swept me away
color pencils are dancing on a paper
dancing with my heart
this is my favorite thing
i got back my happy time
mild, hot soup soaks into me
with the smell of fish broth
after 20 days with dry, cold food
i just had a contented sigh
a blooming tree caught my eye
peacefully and majestically
i can feel its positive power
tender pink in a dark ruined field
loud, familiar bells welcome me
surrounded by new faces
although i loved my last school
i am happy to be here
post officer brought me letters
with his smile, gentle greetings
no electricity to make a call
i can communicate with my friends
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
VOICES 4/7
We get some progress on our recovery efforts.
At the same time, we have to face new problems that come up in the process.
I appreciate all people contributing to the recovery process.
Reina
March 11, 2011
(part 4 of 7)
it was you who rescued me
with strong, warm arms
i am out of fear of death
a million thank you’s is not enough
it is you who encourage me
acquainted neighbors
now i have a new family
holding hands to survive
it was you who built our lifeline
in between the heaps of rubble
it is the only road we have
connecting us to society
it is you who saved our lives
bringing us supplies
we don’t know you in person
we know how thoughtful you are
it is you who support us
praying from over the seas
how lucky to have you
we can feel the warmth of the world
At the same time, we have to face new problems that come up in the process.
I appreciate all people contributing to the recovery process.
Reina
March 11, 2011
(part 4 of 7)
it was you who rescued me
with strong, warm arms
i am out of fear of death
a million thank you’s is not enough
it is you who encourage me
acquainted neighbors
now i have a new family
holding hands to survive
it was you who built our lifeline
in between the heaps of rubble
it is the only road we have
connecting us to society
it is you who saved our lives
bringing us supplies
we don’t know you in person
we know how thoughtful you are
it is you who support us
praying from over the seas
how lucky to have you
we can feel the warmth of the world
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Unknown heroes
TV news and newspapers report tragedic stories around tsunami and earthquakes...
But behind those stories, there are heroes.
Those heroes may not be "the big hero" such as firefighters or professional rescue team, but they definitely are for their family and friends.
LA Times:“For one quake survivor, self-help in the face of seeming helpless”
But behind those stories, there are heroes.
Those heroes may not be "the big hero" such as firefighters or professional rescue team, but they definitely are for their family and friends.
LA Times:“For one quake survivor, self-help in the face of seeming helpless”
Monday, April 11, 2011
VOICES 3/7
We had another massive aftershock today.
People are trying to hold their heads up, but continuous aftershocks suffer us- mentally and phisically.
Reina
March 11, 2011
( part 3 of 7)
we were confident with the bank
best embankment, we thought
some of us lost our lives
we believed it too much
i was proud of the bank
protecting our people
i wanted to save them
power of nature was too strong
our town survived the disaster
now it is empty
we could rescue our family
if the evacuation didn’t happen
i am sorry what’s happening
your town, our industry
i am fighting with radiation
telling my family i should be fine
we are lacking supplies
need them to survive
why you are buying up
your city is undestroyed
i could be more considerate
deep fear at the same time
next shock might hit my place
sheltering sounds hard
People are trying to hold their heads up, but continuous aftershocks suffer us- mentally and phisically.
Reina
March 11, 2011
( part 3 of 7)
we were confident with the bank
best embankment, we thought
some of us lost our lives
we believed it too much
i was proud of the bank
protecting our people
i wanted to save them
power of nature was too strong
our town survived the disaster
now it is empty
we could rescue our family
if the evacuation didn’t happen
i am sorry what’s happening
your town, our industry
i am fighting with radiation
telling my family i should be fine
we are lacking supplies
need them to survive
why you are buying up
your city is undestroyed
i could be more considerate
deep fear at the same time
next shock might hit my place
sheltering sounds hard
Friday, April 8, 2011
VOICES 2/7
Hope this helps you to feel and think the Mar 11.
Please read this together with the first part "VOICES 1/7."
March 11, 2011
(part 2 of 7)
you are standing in front of me
thank you for surviving
i am standing in front of you
shaking with great pleasure
you are sleeping in my arms
with calm, soft, warm face
it took three days
until i found your miracle life
you are talking over the phone
in your way of talking
i am relieved with your voice
now i can feel i’m alive
you have a smile on your face
first time since the day
i can be beside you
sharing our feelings
i lost everything on the day
fruits of efforts for 70 years
i have my heart beating
how fortunate to have this
Please read this together with the first part "VOICES 1/7."
March 11, 2011
(part 2 of 7)
you are standing in front of me
thank you for surviving
i am standing in front of you
shaking with great pleasure
you are sleeping in my arms
with calm, soft, warm face
it took three days
until i found your miracle life
you are talking over the phone
in your way of talking
i am relieved with your voice
now i can feel i’m alive
you have a smile on your face
first time since the day
i can be beside you
sharing our feelings
i lost everything on the day
fruits of efforts for 70 years
i have my heart beating
how fortunate to have this
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
VOICES 1/7
People are screaming inside their hearts.
Below is based on what I heard, what I saw through media, and what I felt.
Voices of people in different circumstances would help you to feel and think about March 11, 2011.
(I am sorry, if any of expressions made you uncomfortable.)
Reina
(part 1 of 7)
March 11, 2011
you are not here anymore
your smile, your voice, your smell
the more i loved you,
the deeper my sorrow is
you could be here if i didn’t
if i didn’t let go your hands
if i had youth and power
why did i let go your hands
you are somewhere on the earth
in the dark, in the cold
i want to see you so much
at least a sign of you
you were smiling in the morning
just shining without fear
i could be your guardian
why i wasn’t with you at the time
you have no light in your eyes
with scratches, without shoes
i couldn’t get flowers for you
forgive me until i can get a chance
i am crying without tears
holding my head up as people do
can i get some space
wish i could let my tears flow
Below is based on what I heard, what I saw through media, and what I felt.
Voices of people in different circumstances would help you to feel and think about March 11, 2011.
(I am sorry, if any of expressions made you uncomfortable.)
Reina
(part 1 of 7)
March 11, 2011
you are not here anymore
your smile, your voice, your smell
the more i loved you,
the deeper my sorrow is
you could be here if i didn’t
if i didn’t let go your hands
if i had youth and power
why did i let go your hands
you are somewhere on the earth
in the dark, in the cold
i want to see you so much
at least a sign of you
you were smiling in the morning
just shining without fear
i could be your guardian
why i wasn’t with you at the time
you have no light in your eyes
with scratches, without shoes
i couldn’t get flowers for you
forgive me until i can get a chance
i am crying without tears
holding my head up as people do
can i get some space
wish i could let my tears flow
Friday, April 1, 2011
encouragements à nos ami(e)s japonais
nous suivons de très près les infos sur la situation et l'évolution sur les réacteurs et nous sommes inquiets quand même, mais je sais que malgré tout il faut continuer à vivre, et reprendre une vie à peu près normal, et aussi penser aux sinistrés, nous pensons à chaque instant à nos amies japonaises, et à tout ceux que l'on ne connait pas. Toute cette situation nous met en colère, mais bon je sais que ce n'est pas avec cela que l'on avance, et c'est une dépense d'énergie qui n'est pas très constructive donc il ne reste que la solidarité et je sais que le peuple japonais est un peuple très solidaire et avec beaucoup de courage pour faire face, mais il faut arrêter le nucléaire de partout et réfléchir à une autre énergie. Marie raimbault
We are following very closely the information on the situation and the evolution of the nuclear reactors. We are very worried, but at the same time we know that Japanese need to continue to live and take their normal life back. Every moment, we think of affected people, our Japanese friends and those we do not know yet. All the situations make us angry but I know that anger does not drive us forward, rather solidarity does. I know Japanese have strong solidarity and courage enough to face the situations. But, we need to stop using nuclear energy and consider using other energy.
- Marie raimbault, France
私たちは毎日テレビにかじりついて福島原子力発電所の状況と変化を見ながら、日本の友人のことをとても心配に思っています。ただこんな状況下でも日本の皆さんはなるべくいつも通りの生活を取り戻せるよう日々を生きていかなければならないこともよく理解しています。
私たちは常に、今このときも、被災者の方々、私たちの日本の友人、私たちがまだ出会っていない日本の皆さんのことを心から思っています。原子力発電所の現状に私たちは怒りを感じていますが、怒りは何の始まりにもなりません、今は支え合うことが大切です。そして私の知る日本人はとても連帯感（団結力）の優れ、勇気を持った人々です。原子力に頼るのは止め、別のエネルギー源に置き換えるべきです。
Marie Raimbault, フランス
We are following very closely the information on the situation and the evolution of the nuclear reactors. We are very worried, but at the same time we know that Japanese need to continue to live and take their normal life back. Every moment, we think of affected people, our Japanese friends and those we do not know yet. All the situations make us angry but I know that anger does not drive us forward, rather solidarity does. I know Japanese have strong solidarity and courage enough to face the situations. But, we need to stop using nuclear energy and consider using other energy.
- Marie raimbault, France
私たちは毎日テレビにかじりついて福島原子力発電所の状況と変化を見ながら、日本の友人のことをとても心配に思っています。ただこんな状況下でも日本の皆さんはなるべくいつも通りの生活を取り戻せるよう日々を生きていかなければならないこともよく理解しています。
私たちは常に、今このときも、被災者の方々、私たちの日本の友人、私たちがまだ出会っていない日本の皆さんのことを心から思っています。原子力発電所の現状に私たちは怒りを感じていますが、怒りは何の始まりにもなりません、今は支え合うことが大切です。そして私の知る日本人はとても連帯感（団結力）の優れ、勇気を持った人々です。原子力に頼るのは止め、別のエネルギー源に置き換えるべきです。
Marie Raimbault, フランス
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