New Poetry Collection

I’m happy to say that my collection of poetry Tellings of Aloha: Songs from Hawai‘i is now available on Amazon:

The Cleaner

Everything appeared tidy, organized,each item in its proper place,but when I took a closer look ata lamp, a painting, or … More

We’d been advised by the agency, in our travel instruction packet, not to go outside our hotel after sundown. In … More

David whispered, “Lanning, go back down the driveway.” “What is it?” “Just go, get to a safe distance. Rodney, you cover … More

I had a feeling I was not talking to the most public-minded citizen, but I tried that tack first. “Instead … More

With David vouching for me, I was released into his custody. After I’d told him everything, he said, “Lanning, did anyone … More

Those wet clothes discovered in the washing machine, that strong smell of mildew calling my attention.More than a bare cupboard, … More

He was almost to the hospital lobby when the blackout happened. Fortunately, as does nearly every hospital, Queen’s has a back-up … More

“David.” Yamamoto pulled Chan out of his marriage license mind wandering. “Take a look at this.” Yamamoto laid a sheet of paper … More

Chan had a second beer, then lay down to try to get some sleep. He had a bad feeling sleep would … More

So they don’t look like ones, you taught me, thatwill bring us back to all the music in Madison held … More

Chan sat on his lānai sucking on a Primo beer, looking out over the Honolulu city lights. There was no doubt … More

i.My poor dance of memory means I can’t quite reconfigure you,a fool’s waltz round to think today, remembering how we … More

Just as his father and his grandfather had been, Lieutenant David Chan was acknowledged as the best detective in the … More

Yu’s lip quivered, a spark of anger in his eyes. “I’m afraid we may never know, Mister Chan. She disappeared while she … More

Without hesitation, Chan said, “No. I trust Bobby with my life. There’s always concern about dirty cops, but it could be anyone … More

David Chan dreamt of his wife Elaine less often than he wished. It had been six years since she’d died. He dreaded … More

Should I stay or should I go? I down the rest of my beer. I’m so tired, and between the beer and … More

My parents gave up on each other when I was five, and my mom raised me alone. She died just after … More