Three Poems
Poetry by Jhoanna Lynn Cruz | Sunday, September 2nd, 2007
Shiokumi Doll
Waves in kimono,
two pails, his jacket, and hat
drowning in desire.
She wears his clothes and becomes –
man enough, to fetch water.
Hanagatami Tanka
In this Noh play, she
holds a basket of flowers,
his chrysanthemums
wilting in the heat of her
pursuit — her mask is frozen.
Full Moon Tanka
Moonrise over church
dama de noche wafting,
lone cicada sings
the road, illuminated –
My son sleeping in my arms.