Tōge Sankichi (1917–1953) was a Japanese poet and survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. His poignant and powerful poetry captures the horrors of the atomic bomb and its devastating impact on human lives. His works reflect his deep anti-war sentiment and the urgent need for peace and nuclear disarmament.
‘August 6’ by Tōge Sankichi is an emotional poem that explores the aftermath of the bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II.
can we forget that flash?
suddenly 30,000 in the streets disappeared
in the crushed depths of darkness
the shrieks of 50,000 died out
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