I haven’t posted poetry in over a year, but I write almost every day now in free verse. I enjoy tanka, but free verse gives me more freedom. Each week, I perform and attend workshops at the World Stage in Leimert Park, where I learn from many talented spoken word artists and performers. I hopeContinue reading “Hello Again…”
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Meditation in Torrance
Canyon Poets Feature~~Genie Nakano
Alchemize
New Classes in Chi Gong and Yoga
Golden Fan of Menopause a video
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 madeContinue reading “Golden Fan of Menopause a video”
George Saunders~on how to live an unregretting life…
Don’t be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible.George Saunders I read this today and it seems George and I share the same sentiments. Here are excerpts from a tanka poem I wrote ten years ago. I feel the same way today. Thanks George.insecuritiesalways keep me youngmy mindis always changingindecisionContinue reading “George Saunders~on how to live an unregretting life…”
A Message~ Tanka Series
Dad played piano melodies wandered but he was steady he was too shy to dance me I love to dance the gates of heaven open time wears downas pulse gets weaker and feet can’t keep on beat a sitar drones . . . Dad I wonder does this sadden you as you recall theContinue reading “A Message~ Tanka Series”
Women Hold up the Sky~~video
Please hit image and video will play. Improv tanka poetry workshop at Torrance Library in Spring of 2023. Reading from Wings on a silk veil….
Genie Nakano 