Yesterday traditional poems created by Imperial family members were read out at a special ceremony in Tokyo. Each year the theme changes and this year it was 'smile/laugh'.
I read the English translations in the newspaper today and Princess Masako's poem was lovely. She wrote about her daughter playing with other children:
When one in the circle laughs,
So does another,
And the children's laughter
Spreads more and more
I think the princess has captured the innocent beauty of children all around the world. Someday her daughter might become the Empress of Japan, but in fact, Princess Aiko's spirit is the same as the poorest child.
It is such a pity that we lose such joy and innocence as we grow older...
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