Kimiko, Kimiko: Where do I begin?

This weekend was so special

My heads a spin a spin.

Hiking through bamboo woods

Curry on dry land

Red blazing leaves

Shrines standing in the sand.

Chai in potted cups

Hot roasted chest nuts

Oysters by the sea

Conversations mingle

One, two, then three.

Clouds cross: Casting shades of shimmering light

Children play with deer

Ice creams take full flight.

Yaki tori comes a tumbling

My stomach roars with desire

Gazing up at temples: Earth, wind and fire.

Unagi rice on the hill top

Spices on the shore

Miyajima you astound me

I’ll be back for more…

By Belinda Johnston