Divine Blade

Original version (Japanese):

“神刀” by Shinsei

切れ味は　鋭く光る切先の
紙すら切れぬ　研ぎ澄ます

日本の2本の神刀は
死ぬことすら肯定す

儚く揺れる　情熱を
切れゆく先の　血飛沫を

English version:

“Divine Blade” translated by Shinsei

The edge is keen—its tip gleams
yet cannot cut even paper.
Sharpened to stillness.

The two divine blades of Japan
embrace even death itself.

A flickering passion sways,
and blood scatters
along the path of the cut.