I will defeat time.
Sunset at eighty-seven.
Chase me to heaven.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/30/2016-
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Haiku #25 – Sunset at 87
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Haiku #24 – Shadows Will Kill Me
Shadows will kill me.
I smile at their distortion
and inhale their pain.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/30/2016-
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Haiku #23 – Find the Little Spark
Find the little spark
to lead you out of the dark.
Good is still in you.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/30/2016-
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Dogs teach us about unconditional love and gratitude.
We humans can learn a lot from dogs such as unconditional love, loyalty, and mindfulness. Dogs appreciate the present moment, one of the key teachings in Buddhism, in that we must have gratitude for our lives, loved ones, and opportunities. With gratitude, we can overcome the challenges of life, and achieve peace and happiness for a great majority of our precious life.
Below is a cute Shiba Inu puppy.
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Haiku #22 – Treat Life Like a Game and Play
Games are fun for us.
Treat life like a game and play.
Drive, create, and love.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/15/2016-
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Haiku #21 – Our Pleasing Life is Near
Nine of Pentacles.
Our pleasing life is near.
Grab our Ten of Cups.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/14/2016-
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Haiku #20 – We Hop in the Snow
We hop in the snow
and into the ice castle.
You tackle me and laugh.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/14/2016-
(This poem was inspired by my first novel that’s yet to be published.)
Haiku #19 – There’s Only One You
There’s only one you.
Love yourself and love others.
Live with gratitude.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/14/2016-
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James Altucher
James Altucher, an entrepreneur, author, and podcast show host has helped me in my life and career since my friend Ryan Sanada told me to listen to his podcast in April 2015 after my life took a slight downfall. Altucher’s advice: Generate 10 ideas a day if you can; Idea sex or mix various ideas together; Work with others who have skills and ideas that compliment yours; Take care of your health; and most importantly, “Choose Yourself” – pursue all areas of your passions and dreams.
What makes James Altucher so appealing is his openness to not just his success, but his failures. He has mentioned how he made millions of dollars and then lost it all; going through divorce; and feeling depressed to a point where he wanted to die. Yet through it all, he comes back and make millions of dollars again, evolves with new business ideas, and networks with other amazing people.
Here’s a link to James Altucher’s website: www.jamesaltucher.com
Also, download his podcast show “The James Altucher Show” and another podcast show that he co-hosts with entrepreneur Stephen J. Dubner called “Question of the Day” where they answer questions and give advice.
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Do you hear my heartbeat?
Do you hear my heartbeat?
Follow it.
It will guide you out of the blackness and into my world.
I’m waiting for you in the green meadows.
I’ll take you to the highest hill.
We can lay on the grass and watch the white clouds float among the pink skies.
When the bright blue raindrops fall onto us, open your mouth and enjoy the sweet taste.
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When I Sleep
When I sleep you’re always there for me.
Just a twinkle of your love lifts away all the gray.
Your smile sends rays of warmth throughout me.
Though it’s difficult for me to wake up,
your shield secures me for another day.
-Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/8/2016-
(This poem was inspired by my first novel)
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Haiku #18
Memories warm my chest.
I trace your faded image
and hug you once more.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, 9/7/2016 –
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