It had become dangerous for the universities to remain open. Still, I begged my parents to let me attend. In … More
Tag: #Romance
Buyer Beware
I’ve sold everything from houses in Kāhala to potato peelers and vacuum cleaners. You saw Lucille Ball as a saleswoman tossing … More
Gift
Now he saw their relationship in the way stakeholder analysis works,wished he’d thought more about this deal when they first … More
Sweet
I am ice cream fool in love with you,the whole red and white striped jacket deal,white slacks creased, and my … More
When Vacations End
Back from Korea,I realize to my horrorwhen I wake up,dizzy from jet-lag,that I have to cook for myself.Breakfastand lunchand dinner.All … More
Return to Nami Island
Annie and I had planned to ride the ziplinefrom the mainland to Nami Island,famous as the romantic setting for Winter … More
Stay Away
I recall the manapua,my favorite steamed char siu buns,half-moons and pork hash.The box half full or half empty? When that … More
Questions
“Isn’t that cute?” “Uh huh.” I’m sure it’s a question of time, that love may conquer all, but behind my … More
Puzzling
She turns both the box cover and bottom over, taps themon the coffee table, asks me did I hide the … More
Covid, I tell you. Forgot to publish yesterday’s poem called “Out of Time”
It must be younever really caughton, weren’t smartenough to know,or weren’t thinkingabout how true lovemight grow when you could. Throughtime it … More
Practical Jokes that Actually Work
You knew I loved practical jokes when we met,you even said then you really adored them.So I tried my best … More