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.
Memory Word
I wait a long timeBut it’s only quietFor a last wordA stone carvingKneeling silenceRust in the rainNo heart creaks joyThe … More
An Old Story
The Ring doorbell, with its announcement that “someone is at the door,” always sets Doris off. She’s a good watchdog. I’m very … More
A Ghost Story
Those faraway eyesThe child comes to meSadness in this dreamThat weighs down my chestAll the next day and beyondHard breathing … More
Chapter 26: Mysteries Solved
It seemed like a year since we’d been able to relax when we met at the Blue Light. The four of … More
Do Not Try To Pet Bears
Australia, how would you know this?Barren of bears as AntarcticaAnd all your penguins silent on the subject No bear has ever … More
About Time
No cajoling or encouraging necessarySilentSome say sinisterPlaying peep at meOld-time kids’ cardboard periscopeI don’t have to spyTo know you’re thereIf … More
Chapter 25: You Only Live Once
Not since the first time he’d entered the Daoist monastery did Chan wonder about surrendering his service revolver. But he did … More
Chapter 24: What I’ve Become
Masks. My son disappeared on Halloween. I’d thought I’d lost him. But a month later he was rescued off a tiny atoll up … More
Chapter 23: A Mask
“No,” said Kathy, “I didn’t check for anything like that. I have to say, this body is a bit of a … More
Chapter 22: My Sister, My Mom, and My Pop
My pop was always the best pop he could be. When my sister and I were kids, he was the … More
Chapter 21: Sean Daniel and James Bond
“Sean, maybe give us the why before the how.” Chan and Kelso sat beside Daniel’s bedside. He was still not … More
Largo
The slow spreadingThis body built by usPaunchy some and doughyRounds of beer and wineAnd sugar roses of no uglinessFrench food … More
The end of the carnival
The summer of Magic IslandFerris wheel and rollercoasterLoud laughter and faster lightsFading after closing timeStanding in the growing quietWaiting by … More
Chapter 20: Replacement
They’d been told that Hank Lee was awake and lucid for a few moments at a time. The four stood … More
Chapter 19: No Joke
Well, I tell people I’m not sentimental, I mostly believe that. Kathy, let me see, oh yes, here it is: … More
Growing Up Local (August 6, 2023)
“Make sure to watch the credits all the way to the end.” My friend, Bill Teter, was on his way … More
Chapter 18: We Need Hank Lee
The meeting of the Hawai‘i Four-9 squad convened in the back room of the Blue Light Bar and Grill. To give … More
Chapter 17: A Funny Guy
He took large, hard bites that made my teeth hurt to watch. His noisy swallowing reminded me of the sound … More
Chapter 16: An Odd Body
David Chan was very curious about what might be up at the morgue. So much so that he used his light … More
Lanning Lee 