Elanor Sakamoto

Joined June 2021

24 stories

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Writer. Translator. Knitter. Reader. Whovian. Buddhist.

Pro-compassion. Love is love.

Almost aphantasiac...maybe

Spinning stories inspired by my many loves—magic, mystery, Japan, fairy tales, mythology...

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Daibutsu
Once, in the Ueno of yore, Stood a statue that all did adore. But the battle dragged on And now the Buddha is gone Melted down to make weapons of war
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Framboise
“The framboise,” she said, and her smile was merry, but the look in her eye did border on wary As I took down her order I did try to warn her
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Blue Twilight
Low voices singing Of loss and love, old made new In the blue twilight
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Night Sky
The embers’ bright glow Gilds smiles and warms memory Under the night sky
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Swaying
Light filters downward Catching on long ropes of kelp Swaying and shifting
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Blue Rains
Children laugh and run Amidst the blue rains of spring As summer draws near
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Threads of Friendship
A blue police box Spinning bright threads of friendship Throughout space and time
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Eddies
Caught in the eddies Of a sparkling mountain stream A bluebird’s feather
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Joy and Sadness
Taiko drums rumble Welcoming joy and sadness As the moon rises
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Icy Slopes
Down the icy slopes Blue Hawaii runs like lava Blocked by eager spoons
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Like Smoke
Laughter and friendship Rise into the bright night sky Like smoke from campfires
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets
Throughout Space and Time
A blue police box Spinning, drafting threads of hope Throughout space and time
By Elanor Sakamoto3 years ago in Poets