A Japanese Death Poem, the Jisei, is written about death in general or about one’s own imminent death. It reflects the poet’s contemplation of his mortality, of what was and what comes next both in the context of self and universe.
They’re waiting for me
a family reunion
on the other side
cherry blossoms withering
a final, waning sunset
Beautiful tanka Susan…a classic jisei. Thanks so much for sharing with Micropoetry Month. Do stay tuned for the next event 🙂
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Thank you, ThotPurge. I enjoyed it! And will def stay tuned. : -)
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So beautiful and haunting. 🙂
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Thank you very much, readinpleasure. Such a great compliment!
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I love the image of cherry blossom withering. Quite a beauty in death.
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Thank you, Sumana. I view death as a new beginning rather than a final end. 🙂
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WOW–gorgeous.
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Thanks so much, Sand!
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Most welcome.
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beautiful. i just read about these kind of poems –
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Thank you very much. 🙂
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