Bodhi

                                   Tears on the floorthe morning sun riseswithout you…in every breath, I feel youwhy does love hurt so bad? Dawn, when the curtain of the sky lifts, pink bowing  into blue   the time for day to debut that was when little Bodhi would follow me into the living room to sit on my…

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Tears on the floor
the morning sun rises
without you…
in every breath, I feel you
why does love hurt so bad?

Dawn,

when the curtain of the sky lifts,

pink bowing  into blue  

the time for day to debut

that was when little Bodhi

would follow me

into the living room

to sit on my lap

while I meditated

that is the hour

I will miss him most

Bless angels like Daniela 

Yes, it  hurts when your beloved pet dies 

tears flow like a river that will not stop–

Yet, Daniela is there to steady your heart

to help you know

you have done what love requires

It is so comforting to know

that in this crazy world,

there are hands like Daniela

gentle, sure and full of grace

guiding a soul towards freedom

ending suffering and pain

closing a chapter

with dignity and tenderness

Bless Daniela,

as she carries Bodhi away

on a bed fit for a king

at peace already touching heaven

Goodbye little guy

we will miss you so much        

                                                       Genie Nakano , April 10, 2026

Bodhi, 21 years old when he passed on…..

9 responses

  1. genienakano Avatar

    Thank you Emori. I appreciated the tanka you wrote in class. Keep up the work. Treasure your tanka.

  2. genienakano Avatar

    Oh my god. What a tragic story. I’m so sorry this had to happen to you. I can’t imagine. I miss seeing you and your outrageous haiku. Lol

  3. genienakano Avatar

    Hi Janet. We miss you!! Hideki plans to come up in June. I might come later so he can hang out and play pool with the guys for a while. You are the sweetest.!!

  4. genienakano Avatar

    Thank you Dawna. I know how you felt about Mugsbie (spelling). Indeed I know you understand.

  5. snowdk Avatar
    snowdk

    Hi Genie,
    So sorry that you and Hideki lost your Bodhi. I know he meant so much to you two and was a big part of your lives. Hugs to you guys.
    Dawna

    Sent from my iPhone

  6. Timothy Toyama Avatar
    Timothy Toyama

    Genie, Very moving. Nice words. Thank you for sharing. Tim

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    Anonymous

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts in poem form. I’m reading my own feelings into your words.
    I so appreciate your writing very much.
    My best to you and Dickie. Miss you both.

    Janet Baba

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    Anonymous

    Dear Genie, So sorry for your loss! And yet, 21 is a good lifespan for a dog. But it always hurts.

    I am taking care of a friend’s dog for a couple of months while they are moving out of state.

    Sadly, someone threw rat poison over the fence and poisoned her, thinking she was barking too much. It was one of several other dogs nearby as I kept her in the house at night. I took her to the vet and then to the veterinary hospital, but she died anyway. Cost me $3000, but she died anyway.

    I haven’t had a dog since then, so it’s fun taking care of a friend’s dog.

    My prayers for peace in your heart.

    Very respectfully,

    Charles Harmon

    autumn leaves

    tossing old cards

    from the Rolodex

    ~ch autumn moon 09062024

    abandoned vineyard

    the sweetness

    of neglected grapes

    ~ch Heron’s Nest 03142024

  9. chulopele2014 Avatar
    chulopele2014


    such a sweet dog. He looks so lovable as well as deeply loved.

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