Nothing like an old belt, he says sits softly at the waist like my arms around him does not cinch or cut. Genie Nakano
Tag Archives: Sansei
Relationships
the sunthe moon and 8 planetswith so much space between themthey never arguesoon to be published in Ribbons, Spring 2024 a journal of tanka
dew drop
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….
Wings Again
This year has been harsh. I had Sciatica and it slowed me down with a pain from a sciatic nerve that made it hard for me to move or walk. Finally chi gong, acupuncture and I’m not sure what did it — I am back to moving. On Saturday, July 29, I did a performance…Continue reading “Wings Again”
Pointing to the Moon
wings on a silk veil pag e15
Aliso Villager ~~a Haibun & Cherita
under Aztec skiesa California sushi rollrocks I was born in Boyle Heights, California, Aliso Village Housing Projects. Aliso Village: 1942 – demolished in 1999 one of the most impoverished areas of Los Angeles – and considered one of the last remaining slums. Wikipedia (shrugs shoulders) We didn’t have computers and couldn’t afford a television. SoContinue reading “Aliso Villager ~~a Haibun & Cherita”
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
Firebird~~a story of healing
come dance with me
in the morning light
this is your only chance…
Center front
often, it’s the things right in front of us we can’t find…
Genie Nakano 