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Tag Archives: poetry
Tangled Hair
facing off with the sting of life my black hair whipping against my face I plough through the night
Loving Kindness Meditation
This is the Buddhist Loving Kindness Mantra we recite at our temple. Whenever need be I recite it to myself outloud or silently to myself. It works….. Loving Kindness Mantra….. May I be well, happy and free from sufferingMay no harm come to me, may I be safeMay I have the courage, wisdom and determinationContinue reading “Loving Kindness Meditation”
Tuesday Newsday #7
Time dances. Another Newsletter for my Gentle Yoga students. #7–seven weeks!
Rain
A bittersweet tanka series. Many years I’ve mourned my unborn child…
Droughtful
purple lotus
sweet lotusthrives in muddy watersyet, diesin pure clean waterperhaps I stand a chance
Women in Red
This photo is from a summer performance in 2016. Joey Kamiya played Shamisen, Glen on Congas and Gary Yano on bass. Genie Nakano danced and read her poetry — born in East L. A. “Orales Pues”. August 29, 2021—celebrating 73 years.
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Womenhold up half the skyour curves surround the oceansdeep within lies bliss
Red
Womenover 70 should wear redbells on their anklesflowers in their hairwe are just beginning GEnie Nakano, August 28, 2021 Photo was taken by Rosie Sato. The event was for JCI. I danced and read my poetry and was accompanied by Joey on Sanshin, Gary Yano Bass and Congas. Those were the dance, 2016.
Genie Nakano 