happiness

Good morning
Body of Marin
You're glistening with dew

I slide between
Your laden hills
Admiring the view

Fresh rivulets
Of sustenance
Satisfied and full

You are
A gracious lover
Driving my electric soul

A city of people
can clap and scream
all together
as brothers and sisters-
GO TEAM!

Double
Unprotected
Penetration
Of the brain
With words

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

 Ushered in, in silence
Blind folded for secrecy
Sat in the front parlour
My excitement building
Was it the bicycle?
Or large red fire truck
I’d been asking for
Was it a puppy?
Or maybe a kitten
It had to be something big
Too much ceremony
To be unimportant
I heard granny’s voice
“Are you ready?”
She fumbled removing
The black blindfold
My eyes squinted
Taking in the light
I focused my eyes
There was Aunty Anne
Sitting with her knitting
Uncle Frank snoozing
And her from next door
Nosey old cow
Gran grabbed my head
And turned it to face
What the hell was it?
It looked like a wardrobe
For a very small man
Or maybe a coffin
Standing up-ended
Probably for a midget
“Ok, Gran, what is it?”
“Look!” She said
She opened both doors
“There, what do you think?”
She proudly said
I was none the wiser
There were 4 black Knobs
A green and yellow
Glass dial with numbers
It looked like something
From Flash Gordon
Only encased in dark wood
She turned the biggest knob
A loud click
A loud electrical hum
Some hissing
I thought it might explode
She fiddled with another knob
Strange sounds emanated
She fiddled more
More strange sounds
Then I heard it
“Wait Gran!” I shouted
“It’s music, its music”
“Yes” she said,
“It’s an electric radio”
We sat there for hours
There was music
There was chat
There was even a man
Telling jokes
And all from inside
This wee man’s coffin
From that point on
Many a night was spent
Me and Gran
Sitting round
Listening to the sound
Of what became
Our Happy Radio

blinded eyes will never see light
once apone a time on that faithful night
seeing nothing but with a touch of a hand
feeling the warmth of the sand.
breez blows near
sun on her face
thanking god for her love and grace.
smell of water just like salt,
and palm trees shades her skin.
hearing those who walk right near
giggling at what she hear.
eyes stayed shut
but mind wide open
making her strong and not broken
"need a hand?" he may ask
but blessed young girl
waves her hand and pass

feeling the pettles of this morning glory

need to say this girl wount rest
as she calibrates matsuri fest.


this girl she was sent from heaven
showing there is more to life

why is she different?? some may ask

shes not like you, nor like me
she do not need her eyes to see.





-kumiko yamamoto
morning glory- of its mortality and allows people to see just how short, yet beautiful, life can be.
(Japanese flower)

Let your heart be free from its heaviness
And let your soul be cleansed of the darkness
Life goes on, when it’s all said and done
May you rest in peace in aeternum.

Fly away to eternity and don’t look back
Where life isn’t restricted to white and black
Journey to the heavens and live among the stars
Submit yourself to be healed of any lasting scars.

Let your mind be filled with new information
Be at awe at receiving this galactic education
Let yourself become humbled
And clear your conscience of any trouble.

Fly away to eternity and don’t look back
Where life isn’t restricted to white and black
Journey to the heavens and live among the stars
Submit yourself to be healed of any lasting scars.

The darkness has finally passed, and the sun is rising
The journey is a struggle, but I’m still climbing
I long to see the light and feel the warmth on my face
The sunlight twinkles as I’m caught in its embrace.

I’ve finally found the luminous days
Emotions fill me and I’m in awe
That tiny ray of light helped me find my way
This unbridled joy I feel is completely raw.

Whether it’s day or night, there’s always light
Spending my days here feels absolutely right
I don’t know if I even deserve this
Yet the sun reassures with its delicate kiss.

The luminous days have finally come
And I hope they’re here to stay
I like this new being that I’ve become
I’ll journey through life day by day.

If elephants could fly, then the world wouldn’t be able to…
Close their eyes and pretend they haven’t seen something new
Up in the clear blue sky, the elephant certainly has a great view
There’s no way to deny what we see; soon one plus one won’t equal two.

If elephants could fly, then I should be able to reach my goals
Say a few goodbyes and liberate my weary soul
I want to spread the truth and abolish all lies; free us from this chocking control
Even if it’s just me, myself and I; at least I’m now whole.

If elephants could fly, then I’d know imagination can come true
Living in the magic of July, this string of love leads me to you
We’ll never know what’ll happen unless we try; when I looked into your eyes, I knew…
That this wasn’t the time to be shy, and I can’t look away from your shade of blue.

If elephants could fly, then I’d know that the impossible can happen
I have loved ones on whom I can rely, more so than I can even imagine
I feel like I am so high, as my blood burns with limitless passion
If elephants could fly, than I’m a majestic dragon!

Life’s a constant struggle, but there are moments worth remembering
My first accomplishment that made me proud of myself
I had climbed a figurative mountain and made it to the top
I’ve never seen such a beautiful sight, and it’s brought me new perspective
The sound of happiness is my joyous laughter once I made it
The sound of happiness is glancing down at the beautiful blue waves gently crashing on the shore
The sound of happiness is seeing my parents smile that light up my world more so than the sun
But most importantly, the sound of happiness is the complete peace I now feel within my heart and my soul
I had struggled through the darkest times, and finally reached the light
I had made it.

Sweet Cancer child, today we celebrate your birth
I fell in love with you when I held you in my arms for the first time
I knew that there was nothing else I cared about on this Earth
Looking into your wise eyes, I knew that you were destined to shine.

Sweet moon child, I see a bright future for you
You may be reserved, but deep down you’re a fighter
You’re a kind and loyal person, and you’ll always stay true…
To yourself and to those you love; you make their lives brighter.

You’re one step closer to achieving your dream
The road is rough, but you’ll persevere
You’re quiet, but there’s more to you below the surface than it seems
While others may be far away, I’ll know you’ll always be near.

Sweet water sign child, you’re filled with a powerful force
Your guardian angel and positive vibes will always protect you
Nothing will ever ail you; you’ll be as healthy as a horse
And you’ll be happy, not at all feeling blue.