Once upon a time
I was in a dancer's body
high kicks and splits
on the count of one two three
finger pointing to the moon
tell it like it is
rheumatoid sets in
with carbon steel hips
the cards fall this way
now deal
at the airport
my hip replacement
triggers alarms
so much attention
for all the wrong reasons
even in my dreams
flight is not easy
arms bet the air
heavy legs drag
until the silk veil lifts
women 70 +
should wear red
bright bold red
out of the cocoon
wings on a silk veil
20014, revised June 28, 2022
photo of Genie Nakano, by my bestie–Rosie Sato Photo by jasmin chew on Pexels.com
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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4 thoughts on “Pointing to the Moon”
thank you. what a sweet thing to say. your poems are so full of your wonderful essence. thank you.
Genie Nakano 
thank you. what a sweet thing to say. your poems are so full of your wonderful essence. thank you.
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Reblogged this on Genie Nakano and commented:
A live performance with Joey Kamiya on sansen circa 2015?
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Thank you Tarra. I miss you. Even tho we are virtual– I have come to know you.
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Such graceful honesty. Makes existence shareable. thank you.
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