Jisei, Japanese Death Poems

Death poems contain the last thoughts and concerns of people who stand on the verge of death. These poems use symbols to express regrets, joys, and acceptance. Falling cherry blossoms point to end and rebirth. The moon's beautiful, cold stillness points toward loneliness but also calm joy in some cases. This video introduces the idea of jisei and offers a few poems for you to consider. What would your death poem be?
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References
Hawkins, A. (2002). Four Japanese Death Haiku. Academic Medicine 77[1].
Hoffmann, Y. (1986). Japanese Death Poems: Written by Zen Monks and Haiku Poets on the Verge of Death. Boston, MA: Tuttle Publishing.

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excellent idea for a video - wish it would also show the originals