I knew my life was coming to an end but I couldn’t tell how I really felt inside.
I secretly whispered to those colorful folded paper cranes.
I missed all my love and their tenderness.
Please God, allow me to stay with them a little longer.
I cried and cried. I was tired of crying.
I was shivering from fear.
“INORI”“INORI” I wished I could live.
Everytime I fold a paper crane, the pain of parting welled up in me.
But if I strived to fold a string of one thousand paper cranes,
I believed that I could return to my warm sweet home.
I kept my fingers crossed and kept folding paper cranes.
But I couldn’t stop crying because I knew my departure was coming closer no matter what.
I cried and cried. I was tired of crying. The paper cranes encouraged me.
“INORI”“INORI” I dreamed of my wish every day.
My time has come. I lastly want to express my gratitude as my last words.
All I want to do is thank you for all.
I have been happy all my life.
I cried and cried. I was tired of crying. The paper cranes encouraged me.
“INORI”“INORI” I dreamed of my wish every day.
Many seasons go by, I am still wishing.
I never want anyone to go through the same pain and sorrow.
I never want anyone to experience such pain and sorrow.
