Thursday, October 13, 2005
Kinmokusei
The scent of these tiny Orange Osmanthus flowers,
or Kinmokusei as they are called in Japanese,
pervades the air.
Funny, how every year I recognize the fragrance,
and how every year I feel differently about it.
Lately, I have been so busy with my art show,
and my music gigs,
but to be honest, this year the fragrance finds me a little depressed.
I feel homesick.
It's been 5 long years since I've seen my family or friends
in NY.
It used to be my battery charger, to see them all...
I thank God for my son Michio
and for the friends I have here in Tokyo.
But I guess it's just the human condition to feel this longing;
or as Cyndi Lauper sang:
I got a hole in my heart that goes all the way to China!
Tonite I will sing with my long time friend Stan Gilbert, on bass,
and Aoki, Hiromu on piano,
at Club Kei, Akasaka...
Till next time... 
9:05 PM
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
