Kiyoko's Sister

This is Mitsuyo Shibata Tao, Kiyoko Tokutomi's sister, 

during one of the commemorative events recently held 

in celebration of the 40 Anniversary 

of the founding of the Yuki Teikei Haiku Society.

Kiyoko was not without family during her adult life in California.

Two of her sisters lived nearby, with their families.

as well as other member's of Kiyoshi's family,

who were from this area. (Photo by Patricia Machmiller.)

Nobody visits

and here I am wishing to share

this crushed ice

   

Kiyoko Tokutomi

with its redwoods

springing to their full heights

the mountain laughs

  

Kiyoko Tokutomi

From Kiyoko's Sky, 

Brooks Books, 2002,pages 105 and 88.