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”
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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…”
Canyon Poets Feature~~Genie Nakano
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…”
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 …..”
Orales Pues
be like water…tanka
Be like waterflow into my glassone dayI’ll wake up singingdarkness into light This is the tanka I sing while moving with the veil….
Pointing to the Moon
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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
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