Rev. Neal Henry Lawrence OSB

Tanka Poet

Celebrating the reception
from the Emperor Akihito and the Government of Japan

of

The Order of the Rising Sun
Gold Rays with Rosette

Invitation (image of Japanese text)   *   Translation (image; English below)

 

Heika walked slowly,
The soft lavender carpet
Absorbed his footsteps.
From the throne, he bowed to all,
For their service warmly thanked.

 

Neal Henry Lawrence, O.S.B.
Tokyo, 1993

Translation of the Award Document

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette is hereby conferred upon William Henry Lawrence Jr., a citizen of the United States of America, by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.

In witness thereof, the Seal of State has been affixed to these present at the Imperial Palace, this day, the third of the eleventh month of the fifth Year of Heisei (1993).

Awards of Japan and Congratulations

Biography of Neal Henry Lawrence

Index

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