Sakimori No Uta by Mashashi Sada

I haven't posted this wonderful ode before, although I have listened to it many times through Japan's earthquake, tsunami and radiation agony. But it so perfectly captures the cry of of the human spirit for the passing of all things - even 'my beloved country' - that it should be recorded here, even if its philosophy is not perfect advaita.

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