July 131946
Dear  General  MacArthur
With  your  permission
I  offer  wishes  of  good  health
During  this  heat
That  burns  anything
The  words  I  slowly  put  together
Do  not  flow  easily
they  only  fill  my  heart
Recently  fulfilling
Your  heart's  desire
You  removed  the  whaling
Moratorium
Your  gesture  brings
A  much  needed  food
To  our  community
And  families
The  words  I  slowly  put  together
Do  not  flow  easily
they  only  fill  my  heart
A  million  year  old  fossil
I  send  to  you
This  comes  from  my  family
And  the  ancient  sea
A  prehistoric  impression
Of  the  modern  krill
She  feeds  the  noble  whale
And  offers  you  longevity
The  words  I  slowly  put  together
Do  not  flow  easily
they  only  fill  my  heart
Finally
please  take  good  care  in  the  heat
Sincerely  yours
Shizuka