Tribute To Aki, My Dear Friend [ 2nd Try ]….[ Herb Usage; Postwar Japan; Youth; Family; Change ] Comments

A wonderful tribute poem that tells a story of the struggle and hardship that your friend Aki endured whilst growing up in Japan after WW2.........well written Bri

Also the importance given to herbs is something laudable! These days people give more importance to organic farming and alternative medicine! In India Ayurveda treatment is very popular where herbs are widely used! Altogether the poem is serious in tone and treatment and gives a small picture of Japanese culture and living! Top marks!

This is a beautiful poetic version of the prose piece which is autobiographical in nature of your friend AKI....! This gives a glimpse into the postwar period's poverty and struggle for survival. It is amazing to note the way people fought with resilience to restore life.

A great poem and a wonderful friendship. Well crafted and conveyed write.10++++++

Thank you for the Poet's Notes Very informative. I could relate to this write.Herbs are in abundance in the Philippines. We used them always. Sometimes rural folks used them as alternative medicines.!

A wonderful tribute and remembrance. A poignant part of history. War has always detrimental effects on society. I like this write, I was able to know a part of Japan's lifestyle.

Hi Bri, This is such a wonderful write. Firstly, I loved it for the beautiful tribute to your friend Aki. Secondly, I admired it for the herbs that are so healing and energising. Thirdly, it is a beautiful story of Japanese tradition that i am in awe.. So much of information. So much of knowledge.It is complete and holistic. A sure Vote for you, dear friend Bri........100

Such an interesting and poignant history. We need war no more. At the time of war herbs were for the most part the predominent meals. I know it myself, as during the WW2 I was eating some food made of sorrel, nettle, goose-foot, etc. The aftermath of the war is what Aki saw white-clad veterans ring bells as they begged, some missing parts of their face, and/or limb(s) e.g. arm(s) or leg(s) . Brrr.

A third beautiful from me. May you two have many years of happiness together.