Nothing like an old belt, he says sits softly at the waist like my arms around him does not cinch or cut. Genie Nakano
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the sunthe moon and 8 planetswith so much space between themthey never arguesoon to be published in Ribbons, Spring 2024 a journal of tanka
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Aliso Villager ~~a Haibun & Cherita
under Aztec skiesa California sushi rollrocks 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. SoContinue reading “Aliso Villager ~~a Haibun & Cherita”
no legs~~ cherita 1
I’m a fish out of water throw meback into the sea I’ll swim backwardsinto the timebefore I had legs My Lover Cherita 2 my lover was a drummer he held my rhythmin his hands somewheresomehowwe lost the melody Genie Nakano Genie Nakano
Firebird~~a story of healing
come dance with me
in the morning light
this is your only chance…
Center front
often, it’s the things right in front of us we can’t find…
how times change~~
elderhood…haiku
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
Genie Nakano 