I swearIs what I needIn truth I doTo be that kind of personOnce I decide to doI will ahead and … More
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Chosen
But that was long agoHer intentIf I recall correctlyWas to steal my heartSet me apartFrom all the othersPounding at her … More
Slipping
Watching the Packers this afternoon, I flash on my first date in the New Year of 1978, Madison, Wisconsin. Back … More
Slowly
Why does it always have to be his way? I finally have had it. I say, “Basically, Alex, you’re a … More
Night Swim
This morning I saw the trailer for a movie coming out shortly. I’m convinced that it will be the most … More
The Music Man
When I told them I could handle this problem we faced, I was surprised to find that no one seemed … More
Relieving Memory
Funny how memory can play the roleOf a well-meaning deceiverWhisperer of white liesWeaver of softening patternsRounder of rough contoursA childhood … More
Purchased for Research Purposes
They’re handcuffsCalled “wrist restraints”Made of leatherHe adds a “scandal flogger”Wonders about the tickle and the stingBuys these two for nowThey … More
Ending with a Hawaiian Curse
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Time Can’t Fade
We knew each other well a long time agoI hated every moment apartWe were perfect for meBrilliant schemes of flesh … More
Cake Pressure
The wishYour classic bated-breath momentFocus under pressureAll those eyesIn the flamesOf flickering little spotlights castMy face floating above the frostingMy … More
Living Ghosts
Are always more spookyThan the dead onesThe ones who are church serviceSealed and deliveredTo the great beyond Still breathingThese hang … 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
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
19: Victor Yamamoto Speaks
When I come to this time, I recognize the Pier 13 warehouse. But I’m not lying on the ground. This chair is … More
First Love
Been there Can tell you exactly howIt’s hoped to be this one, the oneAnd wow, this is itTwo people foundDon’t … More
5: A Burned Body
Chan and Gi Yu walked around the fire truck and ran smack into Captain George Freitas. “Whoa, Ma’am, hold it … More
1: Coincidence
I come to feeling like someone’s split my head open, like a coconut, with a dull machete. The woman bending … 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
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
Lanning Lee 