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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…”
Meditation in Torrance
Canyon Poets Feature~~Genie Nakano
Alchemize
New Classes in Chi Gong and Yoga
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…”
A Message~ Tanka Series
Dad played piano melodies wandered but he was steady he was too shy to dance me I love to dance the gates of heaven open time wears downas pulse gets weaker and feet can’t keep on beat a sitar drones . . . Dad I wonder does this sadden you as you recall theContinue reading “A Message~ Tanka Series”
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 …..”
tell me your story~~haiku
This photo was taken by me during my travels in Viet Nam. I wrote a haiku and made it into a card. Just found it this morning–never sent it out. So today it is born…. March 7, 2024 Thursday
Genie Nakano 