Writing tanka is my passion, joy, therapy and confession. My tanka appear in the Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American International Journal and many Tanka Journals. Currently I teach Yoga and Zumba at the Japanese Cultural Center in Gardena and have a website: GenieNakano.

Genie Nakano

The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth written by Genie Nakano at Spillwords.com

The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth

Genie Nakano·February 1, 2017

the Meek Shall Inherit the Earth written by: Genie Nakano @genieyogini In ancient times mermaids and mermen...

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Happy Birthday Hubby by Genie Nakano at Spillwords.com

Happy Birthday Hubby

Genie Nakano·January 13, 2017

Happy Birthday Hubby written by: Genie Nakano @genieyogini a whisper in my dreams a melody I can’t...

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Droughtful written by Genie Nakano at Spillwords.com

Droughtful

Genie Nakano·January 10, 2017

Droughtful written by: Genie Nakano @genieyogini Sky you’ve been holding on too long pour it on, I...

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The Holidays are Here by Genie Nakano at Spillwords.com

The Holidays Are Here

Genie Nakano·December 19, 2016

The Holidays are Here written by: Genie Nakano @genieyogini as I go through this slay ride of...

Christmas English Poetry

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Tanka to Eat.... written by Genie Nakano at Spillwords.com

Tanka to Eat….

Genie Nakano·December 18, 2016

Tanka to Eat…. written by: Genie Nakano @genieyogini how many minutes does it take to get out...

Christmas English Poetry

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