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I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

In 2008, Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar.

The school is aptly named Shawpno Rath (Chariot of Dreams). Lead Dreamer of Shawpno Rath Shamima Nargis Shimu, with her students.

Ms. Narges Ghanbari, aged 34, schoolteacher, said to be held in Masjed Soleiman prison.

Consider, too, the junta s gesture in handing over Yettaw to Senator Webb, and its interaction with the international community on humanitarian assistance after Cyclone Nargis. Might it be possible that the generals in Myanmar recognize that they are in a cul de sac?

And still deeper the meaning of that story of Narcissus, who because he could not grasp the tormenting, mild image he saw in the fountain, plunged into it and was drowned.

In Myanmar, despite bitter resistance from the military regime, Ban pressured the authorities to let in humanitarian aid after Cyclone Nargis devastated the country last year.