On the 82nd day
Hisashi passed away
Irradiated and decayed
For his family he stayed
They made 10,000 cranes
Love and strength they gave
Signs of hope
Like ants trying to roll a stone uphill
The staff fought until
There was too little left to save
He finally went to his grave
Free from so much pain
The only good that was earned
Was all the doctor's learned
While Hisashi burned
Signs of hope
Like ants trying to roll a stone uphill
Nuclear power and the human will
On the 82nd day
Hisashi passed away
Irradiated and decayed
For his family he stayed
They made 10,000 cranes
Love and strength they gave