Category Archives: poems

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”

Moroccan Taqsim …..

Moroccan Taqsim 4 years oldFirebird by StravinskyMy favorite song to dancebig sounds for little feetMom makes me a ballet costume I love dancing aloneimprov to music — my wayI love dancing With a partner who gentlyGuides me to heaven Belly dancingIn Moroccan nightclubsI’m over 55Afraid to tell the truth about my age Beaded costumesSilk, veil,Continue reading “Moroccan Taqsim …..”

tell me your story~~haiku

This photo was taken by me during my travels in Viet Nam. I wrote a haiku and made it into a card. Just found it this morning–never sent it out. So today it is born…. March 7, 2024 Thursday