Photo of Elizabeth my niece: by Genie Nakano, 1/3/20
Further, Farther and Beyond
bright eyes
lashes fluttering into mine
time to play
she says-- wake up
no, you cannot sleep
on puffy pillows
we pretend to eat a feast
savory and sweet
calorie free for me
eat it all and then
plastic fruit
knives, forks and spoons
dish up
colorful make believes
everything smells tasty
we’re on
and over everything
make it up
as we go along
I’m 72 she’s four
no matter
I can’t climb a tree nor run
together we go
further farther
and beyond
Genie Nakano, January 3, 2019
I love writing--It's my joy, my therapy--my confession. I'm a performer, dancer, yoga and meditation instructor, write a poetry column for Rafu Shimpo. Growth and love of life is a key to my happiness.
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Genie Nakano 
And you are so sweet.
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I miss her right now. She is amazing.
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That’s a beautiful poem for your Elizabeth. I’m sure she’ll really appreciate it when she gets older.
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This is so good! Hubby’s lib
Sent from my iPhone
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