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A Quotation from 'Ohshikouchi no Mitsune'

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"The blossoms of the cherry tree already fall like snow.

What more can the wind ask of them?"  - Ohshikouchi no Mitsune

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I think there's a bit of lament behind this phrase.  Cherry blossoms are ephemeral.  They bloom and grow with a beautiful, delicate sight for the beholder but eventually the cherry trees shed away its tears.  Blossoms fall and wilt away...  By the way, this is one of my faves.

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last updated 11 October 2010 - 3:57am
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1 October 2006 - 8:35pm — Ruth Lovejoy (not verified)
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I agree there is lament to this phrase..