Autumn chill has turned the leaves of this ancient Iccho tree at Eiho-ji (永保寺) yellow, transforming them into a kaleidoscope of million colourful butterflies.
Butterflies, wow, you're so right. What a beautiful tree. The funny thing is since I've always been so scared of caterpillars, butterflies make me squeamish too.
Like the ugly duckling which turned into a beautiful swan look at butterflies and caterpillars in the same light!
I remember my English literature teacher in my final year at (high) school telling our class that beautiful things can come out of revolting things. We were discussing a short story by some American author. Somehow that lesson has just stuck in my brains. I always remember that, sometimes sadly in hindsight, whenever I see ugly things.
Autumn chill has turned the leaves of this ancient Iccho tree at Eiho-ji (永保寺) yellow, transforming them into a kaleidoscope of million colourful butterflies.
Butterflies, wow, you're so right. What a beautiful tree. The funny thing is since I've always been so scared of caterpillars, butterflies make me squeamish too.
ReplyDeleteLike the ugly duckling which turned into a beautiful swan look at butterflies and caterpillars in the same light!
ReplyDeleteI remember my English literature teacher in my final year at (high) school telling our class that beautiful things can come out of revolting things. We were discussing a short story by some American author. Somehow that lesson has just stuck in my brains. I always remember that, sometimes sadly in hindsight, whenever I see ugly things.
Hang on, I don't think caterpillars are ugly. I think they're SCARY which is a totally different issue!
ReplyDeletePoint noted! My mistake. Apologies.
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