Leaf 338 – Looking Back
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| Ashikaga Shizuo - Benimashiko, or Long-tailed Rosefinch (c.1950s) |
The evergreen pine is weighted
with symbolism in both poetry and religion, particularly in Japan – denoting
purity, resilience, and longevity.
Two young birds –
blushed by the
warmth of the pine.
