Domo Arigato

When you’re 4 Leaving a city Age 8 Unfortunate Many events You forget. Spoke fluent Japanese, Phrases Some words Counting Still do. Cherry blossoms Thin rice paper doors Friends School Black crows Flashbacks still view. Kimonos Tatami floors Koi fish Back then, Looked different And new. Rice crackers Nori Dried fish Delightful snacks To eat, “Stop eating that garbage” Mom yelled “Throw it away, close the lid!” Many years, cities later, Enjoying sesame flavored Jellyfish Re-living Tokyo memories Only in wishful dream.