Monthly Archives: January 2016

silver dinosaur lumbers past city scene briefly rests 銀の龍都会の谷を駆け巡る ぎん の りゅう　とかい の たに を　かけめぐる The light rail is a kind of train that provides transportation across the city. It is long and silver and runs above ground. Like a … Continue reading →

tires race white black horses slide slick trade new つるつるの黒い駿馬に冬タイヤ つるつる の　くろい しゅんめ に　ふゆ タイヤ Winter is an important time to change tires. Bald tires will slide on snow and ice. So, tires that are worn must be changed to … Continue reading →

sickness and terror slicing through the waves now peace and tranquil 船酔いの恐怖はどこへ波を切る ふなよい の　きょうふ は どこ へ　なみ を きる For many years I always got sea sick no matter what medicine I tried or what method of riding on the … Continue reading →

日本とは歌舞伎どころか自販機さ にほんとは　かぶきどころか　じはんきさ I found Japan but not in kabuki vending machines – Chay Schiller – Photo by Nakamura Shuzo チェイさんが、今回初めての日本滞在で、 自動販売機の温かい100円コーヒーに、いたく感動しています。 京都の南座で、歌舞伎も観劇してきましたが、 「日本といえば自販機です！」と、感激。 そこで、このHaiku Poemが生まれました。 – Michiko

candle fire bright burning dancing twirling x-mas tree alight 樅の木で灯火踊るクリスマス もみのきで　ともしび　おどる　クリスマス During the winter holiday in America, many people prepare to celebrate Christmas. One tradition is to erect a Christmas tree. These trees are put inside the house and are … Continue reading →