Loretta*died this morning, 12:30 AMthe seventh of my friendswho died this yearthe Covid snake is gaining ground I look back and see fangs dripping with fresh blood. Stay away from me you evil monster–yet it keeps sliding rippling faster on the ground. I want to live and so did they. “Aren’t you satisfied. Haven’t youContinue reading “The Covid Snake”
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Spin
Turnthe world upside downspinit all aroundplatypus want it warm…. Genie Jeanne Nakano, 1.13.21
To be continued…
Over and oversearching seekingnot sureif there is an answerto a lost poemAll my godsare falling downdustis blowing everywherethe sun is burning gasTime drips byone after the otherforgettingwhat day or night it iswhen does eternity endJust ashope was buddinga zombie plague transformedinto an “other”No/ this can’t be trueif fake news is a truthmake this all unrealContinue reading “To be continued…”
Fairytales
At bedtime Mother sang me fairy tales a world full of magic that’s why I believe in god Genie Nakano, 1. 15. 2020
Haiku: Perfect Partner
TwilightI dance with my shadowthe perfect partner Genie Nakano, 12.24.20
“Umbrella”
The day I wrote this tanka October 14, 2020 my husband Hideki had a stroke. I finished meditating and was compelled to write it. I had no idea he was out in the world and was having a stroke. Hideki, drove himself van to emergency hospital and stayed for 4 days. He is out ofContinue reading ““Umbrella””
AUGUST MOON
AUGUST MOON standing under an August moon no pockets in my flimsy flowered dress my hands have no home heat rises up my dress nothings underneath a breeze whispers I can’t help but blush plumeria scented breeze streaming down a moonbeam this night perfect for romance yet I’m here all alone Genie Nakano This wasContinue reading “AUGUST MOON”
Dream
monday, mondaydon’t want to get out of bedkeep the dreams rollingwhile I lay awake Genie Nakano
Seduction
He fans open his weapon of seduction peacock vibrates his magnificent train
India
Indialand of my dreams, wheremagic is ordinary