Women hold up half the skyour curvessurround the Oceansdeep within lies bliss Genie Nakano, 3 . 2. 21, originally published in Rafu Shimpo HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY MONTH
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Erratica
Seasons are erotic beyond belief… not certain of spring unafraid of winter I depend on tomorrow Genie Nakano originally published in “Storyteller”, 2014
sweet sparrow
oh, little sparrow in my hands, sing your song moment to moment only this moment. Genie Nakano originally published in “Storyteller”, 2014 and Rafu Shimpo
Crystal Ball~~tanka
When doesthe sun come out to shinemy days are dark and cloudythe crystal ball cracked Genie Nakano
A Message~~ poem for my father
my fatherplayed pianomelodieswanderedbut he was steady my fatherwas too shy to dancemeI love to dancethe gates of heaven open time wears down the cushion a sitar drones as pulse gets weaker and feet can’t keep a beat my father does this sadden you as you recall the earthly pains before our final steps my fatherContinue reading “A Message~~ poem for my father”
The Covid Serpent
Originally posted on Genie Nakano:
Loretta*died this morning, 12:30 AMthe ninth of my friendswho died this yearthe Covid snake is gaining ground photo by Genie Nakano, Thailand 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…
Scent
scent of lotusas darkness takes us deeperI see the lightwithin your eyesripples on the pond Genie Nakano
Winter Pear
Beholda golden winter pearmy mouth watersas you bite intoits smoothe sweet skin Genie Nakano
The Covid Serpent
Loretta*died this morning, 12:30 AMthe ninth 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 Serpent”
Sweet Mochi * + Dessert
Nori *wrapped aroundsteaming ricewanting it to be me and you so far awayin your solitary thoughtscome herelet’s make sweet mochi together take a bitefulfill your desiresbefore it gets coldno time to waste let usbreakfast the sundrip honeyfrom the moontaste life endlessly Genie Nakano,originally published in International Tanka, Tokyo Japan, editor Aya Yuki Mochi: Pounded riceContinue reading “Sweet Mochi * + Dessert”
