I came Jordon Down Gym in South Central, L.A.every Saturdy morning to be with Eartha KittShe was small just like meShe had high cheekbones just like me.The power in her voiceThe fire in her eyesHer laugh soared over six conga playersand filled the whole gym.I wanna be just like you, Miss Kitt.Oh, Jean it’s you,Continue reading “Eartha Kitt”
Category Archives: humor
Reflections
I am the mirror by the front door Framed in wood and colorful tiles oval shaped like a long face She glances at me but less these days I remind her to stand up straight and keep that inner smile Lately, I notice her shoulder drooping Somethings going on. I am the hallway mirror lightContinue reading “Reflections”
his arms around me…..
Nothing like an old belt, he says sits softly at the waist like my arms around him does not cinch or cut. Genie Nakano
Relationships
the sunthe moon and 8 planetswith so much space between themthey never arguesoon to be published in Ribbons, Spring 2024 a journal of tanka
Orales Pues
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…
Genie Nakano 