Monday, July 20, 2009

5-7-5

Thinking in Haiku. The Japanese have gotten to my brain:


raw meat and raw fish
japanese think it's delish
couldn't rhyme this line

my feet are calloused
you can fry an egg on here
sidewalks steam like rice

I am one who likes
always finding new beaches
Okura kaigen

waiting on long lights
takes up most of my commute
they will never break rules

girls of fifteen years
wave and decide to say hi
they told me i'm cute

everywhere kanji
all characters look the same 
illiteracy

even your eyes smile
do I say what I want yet
cultural blockade 

1 comment:

Cameron said...

I think the first one is my favorite. It's hard being so far away from home--you're brave and inspiring, lover. <3