A Freeverse Poem I married four times— not counting the two men I lived with like commercial breaks between divorces. Am I ashamed? Well, it’s not something I’d put on my résumé— poet, dancer, runaway bride… but hey, I survived, and this last one is thirty-six years strong. But when things go crooked, when theContinue reading “When the House Tilts”
Category Archives: poems
Tanka Workshops at JCI
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Hello Again…
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…”
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…”
Genie Nakano 