Author: Michael

I know this heart very well

Reprinted with permission Michael Yon
Souls with this heart will be loyal. Strong Souls must not find compromise on matters that must not be compromised. There are lines that will not be crossed without blood.
I once read every letter on display at Yasukuni jinja in Tokyo. It took long and I will go back and do it again. And then sit under the cherry blossoms. With respect forever.
There is strength in these final letters. Drink from this pure fountain:
https://www.yasukuni.or.jp/english/about/will.

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