Genie Nakano

Insomnia

I wrote this poem long time ago–1999. My Dad, friends and myself made a small beautiful handmade book called “Pieces of Moon” which I sold at the Amerasia bookstore in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles California. “Pieces of Moon” sold out! For the past few weeks–insomnia has returned. My dog Toto injured himself and I’m up…

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I wrote this poem long time ago–1999. My Dad, friends and myself made a small beautiful handmade book called “Pieces of Moon” which I sold at the Amerasia bookstore in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles California. “Pieces of Moon” sold out!

For the past few weeks–insomnia has returned. My dog Toto injured himself and I’m up many hours of the night trying to comfort him. It’s so sad to see my little guy in pain. I hope he heals but he is an elder — I think 17 years a rescue so I really don’t know how old.

Photography: Raphael Raphael, 2020

6 responses

  1. lorraineanne Avatar
    lorraineanne

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  2. Karen May Avatar
    Karen May

    Poor Toto. Hope he is better!

  3. genienakano Avatar
    genienakano

    Hi Victoria. Thank you for your encouraging words. Sorry I don’t have any more that was a long time ago. Do you have my latest book?
    Colorful Lives. I’d like you to have it. Hope to see you soon. Love, Genie

  4. victoria822 Avatar
    victoria822

    Wish I could have a copy of that book.
    You sold out. There is no doubt, why your books sell out. You Excell at all of your arts, Writing, teaching dance for all ages. Disabled or well. You are amazing 👏 ❤

  5. genienakano Avatar
    genienakano

    Yes, getting old is not fun especially for dogs. I wish they could talk then I could give some comforting words even recite dog poetry lol.

  6. jbarba2gn Avatar
    jbarba2gn

    Genie, so sorry to hear about toto. I hope all works out. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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