To my Sisters
In fact the clouds
told me you were coming
Were warm and golden,
coming to Tokyo
like a little sister.
The clouds—yes, and the wind
full and clear
like my sister—the one
who takes naps
Is the film that forms on tea as the milk evaporates too quickly
—when she is not taking naps.
Yes, the clouds
Warm and dusty
told me we will all be here
(I did try
Together at last. (explaining to the wind
“Together” means “all at once”
But it grew sad
misunderstanding my complaint.
So sisters tell the wind—
tell it you are happy
we will all be in Tokyo together.
Today I did the hardest thing I’ve ever done,
and I wish you were here so I could cry with you.
Marshmallows, butter, and I new bag of matcha:
I went shopping to prepare for your visit!
It’s still everywhere, let’s not forget
Bringings
Little Sister in America,
Things you should bring
- An airy dress
- Walking shoes or sandals, and
- Mid-height heels that are comfortable to walk in
- Swimming suit
Things you will want
- Tea—English, and maybe herbal or fruit *summertiiiiiime*
- Your computer, journal, and design stuff
- A camera
Things to bring for Danae/our mutual benefit
- Psyllium husk (two bags XD)
- Salt
- Na-PCA (face spray from Nature’s Pantry)
- Sulfate-free shampoo (smallish bottle)
Things you will not need
- Jeans or long pants
- An umbrella
- Boots or bulky shoes
- Sleep clothes (although you can bring them if you want)
*Items added later are in bold*
Dear Hachi,
I am sitting with Sarah in her room, with the almost-rain-wind blowing cool through her glass-slat windows, sharing the sentiment that we wish you were here—so I decided to write you a blog-post.
The flight to Hawaii was fast; after my last cup of airplane coffee, all I really remember is waking up over the ocean near Honolulu just before the sun rose over the curve of the dense clouds. The sky here is full of power. Meeting Sarah at the tiny Hilo airport, she threw a string of flowers around my neck—
I got sun-burned yesterday when I went to Coconut Island to swim, and cut both of my feet on the lava rock. T_T It is not such a gentle place, but it is lovely.
Sarah stays busy with meetings and other work, but we have still had time to have tea and make scones. Last night we made your apple-maple-onion sausage ^~^
I’ll try to post more pictures soon— anyway, love you and can’t wait to see you too!
Nana
Dear Hachi,
Happy Birthday!
When you get to Tokyo, I’ll buy you a cute little non-cake with cherries on it, like this one.
Love you!
Nana
Remind me to take you to the building with this view.
