David Peace
Tokyo Year Zero

For my children

The spirits of the dead from my past crimes

Startle me,

And, while in despair, I spend days

Awaiting my death

Thinking of the kindness bestowed on me

Even to the very end,

Which causes tears to flow without limit.

Kodaira Yoshio, 1949

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For an explanation of Japanese words and phrases used in the text, please refer to the Glossary.

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