59. Almond Trees, Renewed in Bloom

1 Almond trees, renewed in bloom,
do they not proclaim
life returning year by year,
love that will remain?
Almond blossom, sign of life
in the face of pain,
raises hope in people’s hearts:
spring has come again.

2 War destroys a thousandfold,
hatred scars the earth,
but the day when almonds bloom
is a time of birth.
Friends, give thanks for almond blooms
swaying in the wind:
token that the gift of life
triumphs in the end.

Text Information
First Line: Almond trees, renewed in bloom
Title: Almond Trees, Renewed in Bloom
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929-
Meter: 7.5.7.5.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Spring; Hiroshima Day; Hope (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: CON X'OM LANG
Composer: Nguyen-Duc Quang
Meter: 7.5.7.5.D.
Key: G Major or modal



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