The Autumnal Colors: Red

Finally here there is the Acer poetry. I'm so proud of my parents oriental corner of the garden where its Japanese variety is the undisputed protagonist.
I won't never forget how the month of November could be so stunning there in Japan where, thanks to the brightness Momiji {Acer Palmatum}, everything looks like set on fire.
After the Hanami it is impossible not to mention the tradition of going to visit scenic areas where leaves have turned red in Autumn.

This practice is called Momijigari, Kōyō or Kanpūkai, in some Northern area.
They say that Nikko and Kyoto are the most famous destination where to sit down finding ourselves entirely overwhelmed by colors and shapes of the foliage around.

The Autumnal Colors: Yellow

I can't stop thinking Fall is all about Ginkgo leaves {remember my latest Ode?}. I start staring at my parent house tree since the very beginning of October, ending with my mouth opened when it suddendly becomes yellow, on the 1st decade of November.

The name Ginkgo comes from the Chinese "yin-kuo", which literally means "golden apricot". Its leaves are the emblem of Tokyo City and, there, are considered just like sakura is in spring: holy gifts from gods.
But there's a reason why I'm still so attached to this fan-shape-leaves bush: they said that six A-bombed Ginkgo trees in Hiroshima are still alive. It means there's no strongest message of fortitude and courage but this. We can be brave and bright like a Ginkgo Tree to face a cold season of the heart where all our defences seems falling down, day by day.