under Aztec skies
a California sushi roll
rocks
I was born in Boyle Heights, California, Aliso Village Housing Projects.
Aliso Village: 1942 – demolished in 1999 one of the most impoverished areas of Los Angeles – and considered one of the last remaining slums. Wikipedia
(shrugs shoulders) We didn’t have computers and couldn’t afford a television. So I ran around the play grounds in a red cowgirl skirt with white fringe and cap gun six shooter wrapped around my hips. I never got in any trouble. All that cowgirl practice made me a good dancer
No pony for Christmas
instead I lasso
the stars
originally published in Contemporary on line Haibun, 2012
Printed in Enter the Stream, Haibun and Tanka Tales, 2013
available on Amazon
Los Angeles River~~ a Cherita
a childhood walk
holding hands
when the river was full
buttered tortillas
how I long for them
instead of rice
yellow sunshine
dripping
from my fingers
Los Angeles River
I came back
to remember
Genie Nakano
Genie Nakano 
Beautiful lines and imagery.
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Remember the Los Angeles River. Dad walked over it many times. Those days….
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Dear Janet. Thank you for responding with words. I feel as tho I’m in the dark, who reads my poems? I don’t know. Who feels my poems — I don’t know. So it’s so good to know!!!
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Someone when and what did you teach? I went to Roosevelt. What is your name ??
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I did go to Roosevelt High in the summer of 1964. It was so much better than Wilson High–the one I graduated from in 1966. The kids were cool. I was a kid too lol
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By the way you have an account with me. Or else You couldn’t write to me. Try posting again.
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Thank you so much for ordering. Did you do it thru Lulu. I love Lulu and Amazon is such a pain. Sorry to say that. Most of my writing is Buddhist influenced. I attended the college of Buddhist studies and got taken in and learned so much. My buddhist name is Daya.
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Hi Terra could you please resent your website. I need to oder a few more cards.
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Thank you Cheryl — looking back — it’s been a good life.
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Meaningful and moving, Genie! ❤
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Love how in so few words so much is said as if your poetry were a painting speaking a thousand words with just a look. your story so meaningful. thank you.
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Thanks Genie! I tried to post a comment, but I guess I have to figure out how to open an account.I received your book yesterday and enjoyed your poetry. I really like “Kwan Yin,” as I have developed a love forTaoism and Buddhism, and it reminds me of a movie called “Golden Gate.” All the best!ch
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Forgot to mention, I got your book today. Love your poem about Kwan Yin!
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Lovely! Did you go to Roosevelt? I taught there.
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I visualize pictures while reading your words. I feel you are exposing yourself in your poetry.
Lots of emotions appear, as I read.
Thank you for sending!!
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yellow sunshine
dripping
from my fingers
Los Angeles River
I came back
to remember
nice!
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