I’ve seen many timesLike a dart that hits a stray markHow friends among each otherOpen and honestAbout nearly everythingWill say … More
Tag: #WriterThursday
Something New
From the moment he woke up this morning, he knew he needed something different. As he brushed his teeth, looking … More
No one is here
To watch me leaveStepping out of the room unseenWith no goodbyesThey might say if they were hereHe’s not goneThey might … More
The Spirit of Aloha
“So what’s so important that you have to yell?” the platform director asked, looking up at the flustered man. The … More
Now You Don’t
You were some sort of sleight-of-hand magician,and I still haven’t figured outall of the tricks you pulled, a tributeto the … More
Winter Too
Our love bloomed quickly A seed soaked in water and sun Our hearts tending Mighty nurture with the help of … More
Memoriam
He sufferedThe unkindestOf mental lapsesThe long oneAnd then longer andLonger so very uglyAn omen deeply darkeningTearing a wound gaping abyssThat … More
Last Night
You chill me ocean coldThe moon unsettling nightAs you draw back your handI glimpse a raw dawn horizonOur years will … More
A Mentor
My third grade teacher, Miss Reed (Read)Told my parents that I did not read at grade levelShe asked them if … More
Ocean Meditation
A dazed light reflectionSun glinting on its fast free runUnleashed across the sky refractionArc of a bright bird winging onTo … More
Down and Gone
The first step out of thereFailing to memorize ten Bible versesOn every bus ride to confirmation classHumming rock songs in … More
All Is But Toys
Last Monday I did what I always doSettled now into my retirement routineI woke up, for which I’m thankful every … More
Lesson
Someone far away speaks somethingClutching the eagle-taloned lecternBird of prey perched upon ball of earthMinistering to us down hereLooking downMy … More
Epilogue
I told David I’d had a hard time writing up this case. He was curious about the reason. I said … More
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
Against Time
I always plant carefully and tend my garden wellPray, Jim, and keep hoeingHow will my simple garden growNothing even closeTo … 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
A Small Moment
The day had gone well, but even optimists may find dark turns around bends up ahead. Jason’s writing session had been … More
13: No Way
Not expecting anyone to answer at this point, Chan rang the doorbell of Dr. J. Komine’s apartment anyway. Much to his … More
7: Harvey Wong
It’s not a dull machete and a coconut this time. This is more like someone taking a hammer and pounding a … More
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