The Golden Fan of Menopause , video taken by Rosie Sato performance at Torrance Library, 2023
Golden Fan (Haibun)
This was my favorite fan… During menopause. Whenever hot flashes would arise – – I'd stand up peacock and wave a golden fan. The sweat would pour down my face, roll down my chest, drip down and in circle, my nipples, and halt right there like a dripping, nursing goddess. What a surge made you feel like something was really happening And that Dewey flushed glow on your face – – like you just finished having – – oh, yes. Well, now it's over. I miss those flashes of instant recognition and instant self-awareness. Now I'm on another phase.Look. . . A new moon Rising
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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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