The view from the top of Wilhelmina Rise had always impressed Chan. Before he rang the doorbell, he stood on the … More
Author: Lanning Lee
I write both prose and poetry. I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I would like to see this site be one of comments and sharing of your own pieces. Together I hope we can grow our writing.
31: No Way
Chan woke up with a single purpose in mind. “Chin, I need my car.” “No worries, boss. I’m your vehicle, baby,” Kelso … More
“Fire,” episode 24 of my 5th Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-Based mystery, is available on the Kindle Vella platform.
The Problem of Solving
Real problems I can handleThose check marks on a to-do list kindBam bam bam.It’s the imaginary ones never taken care … More
30: The Gray Area
Wilbur “Snuffy” Apana had been Chan’s father’s partner on the force. The son of legendary law enforcement officer Chang Apana, Snuffy … More
29: Wilbur Apana
Immediately upon arriving back at the station, Chan and Kelso knocked on their boss’s door. Captain Delbert Kauhane could see that … More
28: Dirty
The two drove to Kaimuki Billiards. As they walked to the entrance, Kelso pointed out that none of the parking meters … More
Je ne suis plus jaloux
May we – you surely – dance eternallyAnkle and back injuries aside now certainlyRecall our lopsided disco twosomeInevitable one-sided show … More
Notes on Growing up a “Jr. Bow”
Preschool (aka The Four-Year-Old Group): Mrs. Crooker. Pineapple cubes with mint leaves and toothpicks (sharp). Kindergarten: Miss Snow. Alma Kimura and I vow we … More
Against Time
I always plant carefully and tend my garden wellPray, Jim, and keep hoeingHow will my simple garden growNothing even closeTo … More
No Way
Sleep sometimes this dream whereDarkness should not beSo black as it’s been painted Go back to playing tagOn the metal … More
27: What About Richard Han?
The Blue Light Bar and Grill was quiet. Wednesday nights, at least in the early evening, were generally mellow. Wednesday was wrestling … More
26: Harvey Wong and David Han
Obtaining a search warrant, Chan and Kelso went to examine David Han’s Pacific Heights Place home. After knocking several times to … More
“Baiting My Cousin,” Episode 23 of my fifth Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery series is now available on the Kindle Vella Platform.
25: Who’s in Charge?
Pacific Heights Place was steep. Chan leaned against his son as they hiked to the front door of David Han’s home. It … More
24: Where There’s Smoke
“Lieutenant Chan, get up!” Chan opened his eyes. His head throbbed. The air was filled with mist. He had difficulty seeing who was … More
23: David Han
When Chan awoke, he found Kathy already gone. After a simple breakfast of a soft-boiled egg on toast, he sat down … More
22: A Little R&R
“You’ll catch your death out there,” said Kathy, standing at the stove making her grandmother’s chicken soup. “Now more … More
The Autumn of Leaves
I’d rake autumn leaves on Barton Streethuge mounds when it was legalTo burn the red and yellow remnantsOf those hibernating … More
21: Fire Starters
Kelso pulled up behind Officer McGarrett’s squad car. He and Hank Lee walked along on either side of Chan as … More
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