elderhood…haiku

Posted bygenienakanoPosted inaging, feminism/women, haiku, healing, humor, photography, poems, tankaTags:, , , , , , , , , , , , 
My front patio sits a peaceful Buddha.

Today I'm grateful I am an "elder". This is very rare attitude for me. but still...

My heart 
is still a child
my body 
is merely disobedient
I'm not ready for elder hood

(from my long tanka poem -- Soshite) genie nakano

Published by genienakano

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.

4 thoughts on “elderhood…haiku”

  2. Love your use of the word “elderhood,” both a blessing and a challenge rings so true for those of us who are there. Really enjoy your work. Thank you.

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  3. Hi, Genie! This was my comment. I’m not sure how it got posted as anonymous. Thank you for your beautiful art and thoughts! Vicki Wynne

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