Kunoichi no Geisha

Kunoichi no Geisha

 

Sitting lightly

In my very own

Darkness

And smiling brightly

With Arms

More folded

Than the laundry

You left at the feet end

Of our once

Shared tatimi rice mat

 

A distant flute called  

Discrete warnings  

Tho softly and broken

Like a bruised

Chrysanthemum   

While the strings of

My Father’s old wood

Shamisen each

Bleed fresh poetry

 

It was then

I found the daisho

Hidden

In the folds of her

Favorite kimono

Yes

It dawned on me then

I still craved sushi and

Dear Kunoichi was no

Ordinary geisha… 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Neville... a delicately written verse of a unique Geisha...
with powdered face and black lace fan... music rendered in faint silver notes
that defy gravity... your heart is embedded in the innocence of grace and beauty.
truly an embroidered soft rhapsody. Pat

[Neville]

Arigato Pat San... x

[Eilis]

Oh, she’s a special lady. Ready for anything. We always have our secrets. I suppose that’s one of the gifts we are born with: the ability to surprise.

The first three lines of this are such a strong lead in. Excellent poetry. Makes me think of yin and yang. We are ever two things.

Overall, though, this is a striking story told in short form. But nothing is sacrificed for that shortness. On the contrary, that quality brings the details into sharper focus. I can see them both clearly.

Excellent poem. I think it’s up there among my favorites of yours I have read.

[Neville]

Bloomin heck.. I just can't thank you enough Eilis .. I can feel my head swelling as I type.. N :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

You really are the consummate poet, Nev. What class, what detail you articulate. Such expression, my friend!

[Neville]

Thank you Kelly much appreciated and then some..

[Robert Trakofler]

as long as she is just cutting the meat morsels i think you will be okay but in truth I like mine cut with a traditional Nakiri to give me a sporting chance of escape:) blow-fish sushi is dangerous enough... good friend:) I really liked the scene you unfolded in that kimono Nev

[Neville]

Thank you Robert, very kind of ya.... Yes I really must try that delicacy sometime.. I understand there are not many who are qualified to prepare the dish.. when I was in Japan several years ago now we could not find anyone selling it although it was advertised everywhere....

[Robert Trakofler]

the main thoroughfare of my community has three sushi houses and 5 noodle restaurants it is taking over south side Pittsburgh:) hopefully they keep there ninjas happy:)

[Neville]

indeed.......
:)

[emmajoy]

' While the strings of .. My Father’s old wood.. Shamisen each.. Bleed fresh poetry.. .. .. It was then.. '
This poem touches the folds of my would-be adventures... seems so at home in how words should lie on another route: truly beautiful, gentle, loving.. mystical yet incredibly aware of time, place and emotion.

[Neville]

Domo arigato Emmajoy San.... unfortunately 'muchly appreciated' is beyond me, but I think you know what I mean... N :)

[emmajoy]

Think I do.. such a sigh of words..

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful story told in the poem Neville. The things we remember, the things we cannot forget. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

thank you Coyote.. a most welcome and much appreciated visit... Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Neville.

[Mrudula Rani]

Wow! Neville, this poem is an indication of your extraordinary understanding and intimacy with many loves of yours in this wonderful world... sword wielding Ninja to delicate damsel that dances on table tops! The fabulous poet in you is a tender, generous soul and a sentimentalist.

[Neville]

your research paid off M... bless you .. N

[Mrudula Rani]

Exactly! A lot of research.... no thesis, so no masters or Phd!
Tudo de bom para te.

[Neville]

if you dont have them you dont need them... arigato M x

[Mrudula Rani]

Doi suru! Have to be content with bachelor degree.
Obrigada!

[Neville]

content is a good place to be... maybe the best place in my book..

[Mrudula Rani]

Querido, Você sabe de tudo! Uma grande abraço.

[Neville]

Você é apenas adorável M e verdadeiro Nx

[Lorry]

I told you Nev, if you insist on coming to Scotland, you just have to get used to chicks with swords.
Another string to your bow with this piece. An impressive catalogue sir.

[Neville]

thank you ever so bloomin muchly and then some sir.... N

[Fay Slimm]

The feeling of missing the once familiar wanders so strongly throughout this poem that I heard that distant flute calling ............... no ordinary set of words strung together this pen-picture tells a poignant tale - - another alluring read Nev.

[Neville]

Thank you kindly Fay.... N :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow this is almost like an out of body experience...nothing like good sushi...and some folds of love...
j.

[Neville]

Thank you kindly jacob, a much appreciated visit.

N.