Category Archives: Haiku Poem

This is a medical senryuu about eyes. meeting my gaze taking the first step to communication Among patients recovering from cerebrovascular accident, there are many who are dimly aware of their surroundings, whose eyes can’t focus, or who have trouble … Continue reading →

wood lonely floats until falling catches giant wave man riding triumphantly Surf boards are merely pieces of wood (or fiberglass, etc.) until someone decides to use the board to ride a wave. When surfing, the board becomes a tool that … Continue reading →

new year starts ancient healing again I’m grateful January seventh was seven plant rice gruel day. This gruel is made with rice and what are known as the “seven plants of spring” in Japan. At my house, we also include … Continue reading →

regular harbor entry very bad smell dying fish water black as night A regular arrival to the harbor. All of a sudden a terrible smell and the bodies of dying fish everywhere. The water is black as if it is … Continue reading →

with chilly winds and audacious dreams it starts again 寒風と野太い夢や再開始 かんぷう と　のぶとい ゆめ や　さいかい し – Chay Schiller

restful day I eat with my wife roasted bird 祝日に鳥の丸焼き妻と共 しゅくじつ に　とり の まるやき　つま と とも – Chay Schiller

cane put aside bowing to a picture of Mt. Fuji Yesterday, on my way home from the NACOS conference, I took a picture of Mt. Fuji from my airplane window. Because the image was so beautiful, I showed it to … Continue reading →

wishing to think only of my patients wholeheartedly Employees are often subject to difficulties within their organizations that don’t really relate to their jobs. This is surely a trait common to many different fields of work. One could certainly think … Continue reading →

shouts of joy I run over to see the presents christmas cake while writing out charts I stuff my face I was typing out charts in a secluded room when I heard shouts of joy coming from the female staff … Continue reading →