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Feel what you feel. Feel what I feel. Don’t be afraid of this foreign place.


Feel what you feel.

Feel what I feel.

Don’t be afraid of this foreign place.

You’re no longer trapped in that world.

We’ll be happier now.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Poem, 3/19/19 –

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I’m looking forward to the day when you’re here with me.


Up on top of this hill.

Can you hear me?

I picture you and how you used to talk to me.

I’m looking forward to the day when you’re here with me.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Poem, 3/19/19 –

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Just My Soul and I


Just my soul and I.

We talk and laugh.

Sometimes we cry.

We travel to the heavens with visions.

Clips of action of what could be.

We don’t need much.

Only ideas on how to get there.

Because we’re relentless in getting there.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Poem, 3/17/19 –

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I Dream of you. Do you too?


Love lost and love gained.

I dream of you. Do you too?

Love this kind of pain.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 218, 3/14/19 –

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Attention Draws Hate


Build and they attack.

Do nothing and they move on.

Attention draws hate.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 217, 1/18/19 –

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Pain is my Power


Kick my broken bones.

When they heal, I will return.

Pain is my power.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 216, 12/31/2018 –

When you get taken down, take that negative energy to power your comeback. Rebuild, have empathy for your opposition, and keep providing value for others. Positivity will always rise.

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Dead Flowers Won’t Grow.


Dead flowers won’t grow.

You act as if they’re alive.

Let them go. Plant seeds.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 215, 12/31/2018 –

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Live So I Can Live


All that’s left of me.

Words I wrote when I could breathe.

Live so I can live.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 214, 12/31/2018 –

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Floating Between Time


Years go by. You grow.

I’m fading further away.

Floating between time.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 213, 12/31/2018 –

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Dirt Over Diamonds


They crush me for them.

They see what they want to see.

Dirt over diamonds.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 212, 12/31/2018 –

The harder you work at your dreams, the further you go. The further you go, others will hate on you and crush you. All they see of you is dirt. Ignore them. They can crush the dirt for us. It is where we grind and hustle anyways. Focus on creating value for others, the diamonds underneath the dirt. Only those who appreciate the value you give them, will see and feel the diamonds!

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When All Worlds Are Dead


When all worlds are dead,

I will show you one that’s left.

It lives within you.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 211, 12/31/2018 –

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My Tears, Like Years, Fall Away


Falling to my death.

My tears, like years, fall away.

I see you smiling.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 209, 12/24/2018 –

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The Public Doesn’t Know You Like I Do


I dedicate the following poem to all of the politicians, entrepreneurs, and entertainers who are filled with love, compassion, and empathy who are facing the darkness that leaches around power:

You do what you do because you want to make this world better.

But when you get there, you’re judged, criticized, and taken down.

Your work for the community gets overshadowed by whether or not your personal life is stable or broken.

They get excited when you make any mistakes or are just near any mistakes.

They don’t care if you were wronged by other powers out to get you.

They label you when they don’t know the truth.

They smile when they prepare the chains.

I saw the tears in your eyes – you don’t have to hide them.

I know how much you care for others.

The public doesn’t know you like I do.

I just want you to know, that my love is here for you.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Poem, 12/20/2018 –

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Silence Brings Me Peace


Knocked down to my knees.

The weight of the noise pains me.

Silence brings me peace.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 208, 12/5/2018 –

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Colors of Our Dreams


We see what they don’t.

Apparitions filling in.

Colors of our dreams.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 207, 12/3/2018 –

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It’s fine to be you


Make-up to hide you.

Posing for your photo shoot.

It’s fine to be you.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 206, 11/28/2018 –

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We Watch Over You


We don’t breathe or eat.

We can’t even fall asleep.

We watch over you.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #205, 11/28/2018 –

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Are You Art or Real?


Are you art or real?

My friend brought you to see me.

Your eyes follow me.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #204, 11/23/2018 –

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Design a Ghost Friend


Design a ghost friend.

Make it feel, care, and so real.

Artificial thrill.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #203, 11/23/2018 –

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Inside You’re Crying


Holding another.

Secure your nets, flaunt your wins.

Inside you’re crying.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #202, 11/23/2018 –

Everything is not always as it seems. Especially in this time of widespread use of social media. It’s okay to be vulnerable. I feel you.

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Daily Obsession


It starts with tingles.

Then thoughts to words to actions.

Daily obsession.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #201, 11/23/2018 –

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A Journey Cut Short


A journey cut short.

Long hugs before the sun sets.

This time forever.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #199, 11/22/2018 –

I dedicate this haiku poem to all my family and friends who passed away. Some left way too early for their age. Thinking of my latest friend to go, Richard Minatoya who past away on Sunday November 24, 2018 at the age of 51. He was an attorney and former politician.

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This is the Last Love Story


A smile and a kiss.

This is the last love story.

Reminisce in bliss.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #198, 11/16/2018 –

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Take the Steps Ahead


Take the steps ahead.

Detach from the thunderstorms.

We have umbrellas.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #197, 11/16/2018 –

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Study the Patterns of Life


A breeze brought you here.

Study the patterns of life,

like that of nature.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #196, 11/16/2018 –

Pattern recognition. There are patterns of nature like the Hawaiian trade winds. There are also patterns in business such as supply and demand, branding, marketing, and investing. There are even patterns in our self-development such as our habits in studying, working, and exercising. When we recognize how these patterns can benefit us and others, we can mitigate our risks and increase our success.

 

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Escape the Bleeding Quadrants


Keep digging under.

Escape the bleeding quadrants.

Patiently hustling.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #195, 11/16/2018 –

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Solitude Heals Me


Solitude heals me.

Free from the system’s shackles.

Far from darkened hearts.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #194, 11/16/2018 –

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Feel You Feeling Me


When you call my name,

you don’t have to admit it.

Feel you feeling me.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #193, 11/14/2018 –

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Execute My Dreams


My mind keeps moving.

What seems unreal can be real.

Execute my dreams.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #192, 11/12/2018 –

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You Make Me Alive


My laptop, my friend.

Writing stories with fun songs.

You make me alive.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #190, 11/6/2018 –

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Who Cares If I Die?


Falling from the sky

into the depths of darkness.

Who cares if I die.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #189, 11/6/2018 –

First, we all have problems, death of loved ones, attacks from our opposition and haters, legal woes, financial hardship, broken relationships, bad working environment, and such. To put things in perspective, there are children who are dying because there’s no drinking water. Our problems are tough but we can make it through them.

Second, most people don’t care whether we’re alive or dead. The only ones who do are our loved ones and haters. Avoid the haters and focus on our loved ones.

Third, practice things that counters our anxiety and depression such as but not limited to getting enough sleep, gratitude, exercise, eating well, getting sunlight, going to our happy places, appreciating nature, being around positive people, listening to happy music, writing our hearts out, helping another, meditation, lighting a nice smelling candle or wearing an uplifting scent, having a nice hot or cold shower or bath, working on our passions, and updating our vision board and life plans. I have much more practices that I will share with you in the near future after I finish editing my second novel.

I’m in emotional pain right now so I feel you if you’re going through anxiety or depression. I’ve been through these lows before so I know I can get through them. As mentioned above, I have a long list of practices that I execute to get myself back to my happier levels. I’m with you on your comeback. Sending you my love.

With Warmest Aloha, Jon

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Romanticize Life


My future me smiled.

More to do before you’re dead.

Romanticize life.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #188, 11/6/2018 –

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Reach the Superstars


Pierce the atmosphere.

Broken worlds are behind us.

Reach the superstars.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #184, 10/19/2018 –

 

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Go Within and Build


Go within and build.

People and things won’t fill us up.

Explore and create.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #177, 10/8/2018 –

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Treat Her Like A Queen


Draw her smiling face.

Write what she will do. Love her.

Treat her like a queen.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #183, 10/18/2018 –

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Fell Asleep Awake


Strange feelings at night.

They pretend to be loved ones.

Fell asleep awake.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #182, 10/18/2018 –

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Puddles of Tear Drops


Pretend it’s sunny.

It feels nice to cry alone.

Puddles of tear drops.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #182, 10/18/2018 –

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Spark Them Up With Love


Spark them up with love.

All one needs is a flicker.

It will light the way.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #179, 10/10/2018 –

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Sound Wave


What is this I feel?

Riding a sound wave in you.

Pull me in and out.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #175, 10/5/2018 –

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Two Voices From You


Two voices from you.

One saying, “Come back to me.”

The other – “Goodbye.”

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #171, 10/2/2018 –

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Your Cute Twinkling Eyes


Is it from the lights?

I want to go inside them,

your cute twinkling eyes.

– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem #170, 10/2/2018 –

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