Whole (Poetry)

When I stand on the beach / and let the sound of water fill me / feel sand between my toes

Have another (Poetry)

A drunken buzz / is quite the antidote / for when you thought you were fine / but weren’t

That is not a haiku. Sorry.

It is very likely the three line, 5-7-5 syllable patterned poem you have just penned is not a haiku. Sorry. cont..

Second Language (Poetry)

Stumbles and drops / Smiles and thick accents / They try / And that means the world

Spring in Japan: Life and Hanami

After five months of oppressive cold, spring has finally arrived in Japan. To someone from the southern hemisphere, the idea of starting the year in April confuses me greatly. Especially because we had an end of year party in December. In March we had an end of school year party followed a week later by … Continue reading Spring in Japan: Life and Hanami →

Ode to Nescafé Gold (Poetry)

I hate you, but I need you / My other lovers treated me right / Serviced my senses / Woke me with whispers and sighs / Caressed my taste buds / And you don't even try

Teaching in Japan – Hana Ippai

It's March and the last weeks of school have arrived. Final exams ended on Wednesday and, finally, the students can rest easy.