June 2020 – Page 2 – Genie Nakano

Yama

the mountain is a cat that keeps on napping

above the earth

afraid of heightsI love to fly in my dreamsfar awayabove the eartheverything is clear Genie Nakano

black catdeparts on a breezeshe left behindscenes from another life forest of tall trees Nike Bodhi dogsits next to Nike cathe licks her facepaws at her bed, moansshe is passing each day weakershe can hardly walk or standdeath never getsany easierno matter how hard I try her tiny bodyrelaxed into my armsnot a whimpernot aContinue reading “Nike”

Gentle Yoga Floor Stretches

Introducing my darling nieces and nephew — Elizabeth Miki Nakano and Koen Sho Nakano. They brighten my life and I’m sure will add sunshine to yours. These yoga stretches relieve stress, soften and strengthen back and core muscles. Get a stretch belt, put on comfortable clothing and join us in Gentle Yoga.

Hey there

You there, take this gloom away the sky is supposed to be blue, not grey a dismal disappointing day the social-distancing party cancelled the host is sick her stomach hurts then next, the tearful news my veterinarian can’t fix Toto anymore You there, heal my dog Toto he’s been my friend for seventeen years heContinue reading “Hey there”

meditation #11 until

I have arrivedin the here and nowI am freeuntil….the kids come home.

Meditation#10

a yoginiblossoms in the nightunbound by the clarity of daynightblooming jasmine