The day I wrote this tanka October 14, 2020 my husband Hideki had a stroke. I finished meditating and was compelled to write it. I had no idea he was out in the world and was having a stroke. Hideki, drove himself van to emergency hospital and stayed for 4 days. He is out of the hospital and luckily he survived! Doctors will watch and monitor his heart, and he is on heavy duty medication–“he is still not out of the woods”.
“Umbrella“
You
are my umbrella
you keep me cool
when it’s too hot
protect me from the storm
My best friend and confidant,
my special sparring partner
we stay
strong
until death do us part.
Genie Nakano, Oct. 14, 2020
Genie Nakano 
Thinking of you, Genie, and sending positive vibes for a quick and complete recovery for Hideki!
Terry and Sharon Weber
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Genie,
Praying for Hideki. Wishing you both the best for all the travails you are going through.
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Thank you Vicki. Positivity is truly healing.
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Thoughts and wishes for Hideki’s quick recovery. Love, Louise
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Thank you,
Hubby
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Prayers and healing energy to Hideki and big hugs and love to you, Genie. Beautiful poem. Love, Vicki
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Thank you Kathe. This Covid has all kinds of sorrow–Susan lost Billy. Several of my friends have died. We poets will keep writing.
Hope to be with you again soon.
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sending love, Genie.
love Kathabela
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