Some death poems from Zen tradition mention 'water from fire'. Three and seventy years I've drawn pure water from the fire-- Now I become a tiny bug Wi

Some death poems from Zen tradition mention 'water from fire'. Three and seventy years I've drawn pure water from the fire-- Now I become a tiny bug With a touch of my body I shatter all worlds By Ingo, died 1281 A drop of water freezes instantly-- My seven years and seventy. All changes at a blow Springs of water welling from fire By Kaso Sodon, died 1428. From "Japanese Death Poems" by Yoel Hoffman. I recommend this book as a good memento mori.