Goddess of mercy

          After a long day at work, I decided to visit Japan. Searching for "temple" or "garden", I was lucky to find the one of the oldest buddish temples in Tokyo, Senso-ji Temple.It was really interesting to learn about the historical details, but I prefered to observe the landscape. In order to aproach the inner buildings, I had to cross the 250-meter street full of shops. The main coulours- red, yellow and white- were in contrast to the transparent glasses of the skyscapers around the location. Then, I entered the main area through the impressive gate "Treasure House". On the left, I admired the five- story Pagoda and the Main Hall, devoted to Kannon Bosatsu, the Goddess of Mercy. In front of me, the Senso-ji Temple was waiting for the visitors to explore it inside. Unfortunately, my street view does not allow me to enter. I explore the yard of the Main Hall and I see a tree, which survived World War II. 
          Searching for the Goddess of Mercy, I meat Guanyin or Kannon, an outstanding ancient "observer of the cries of the world". A wood carving showes a peaceful female humanoid creature, which stares at me at sitting position, with her right foot elevated on the seat. A novel icon depicts Guanyin as Mother, resembling Madonna. I think for once the need of many people to picture their Mother as Holy and to return to Her at need or for mercy. 
          Listening to the news of the world through my forgotten switched-on television, I land to earth. My Goddess of Mercy is always living in Tokyo...