Saturday, April 16, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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