Bamboo Shoots Submission for General Prose
Stumbling
I wrote this for my young adult child. (yes an oxymoron but ….sometimes it fits) permission is granted for parents to substitute the name of their child in place of the final "that"
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Fishing100
Reiko's Story – Part II
This is the second part of the story of Reiko, the 2nd grader who had to learn how to use a grenade in August 1945. Again the names were changed but the story is as I heard it. This is a Great BR 100-100 entry under odd stories.. 533 words.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Fishing100
Reiko’s Story
"She cried when they gave her the hand grenade" The hand grenade phrase caught my ear as it was told to me. Reiko's name is fictional. The story is as I heard it is true. This is in the "I didn't understand" category. 7 year olds usually didn't. 532 words
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Fishing100
Hanako's Dreams
Hanako means “Flower Child”. Upon entering school at 5, my mother was given the name “Hilda” a name of German origin meaning “battle” or “battle maiden”. This was the general practice of the territorial education system to help assimilate the children of the Issei. The house burning occurred during one of the plantation strikes in the early 1920's. This reflects both the "small kid time" and "growing old" themes. 203 words.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for General Prose
a couple of thoughts on bookstores
Senryu on Borders’ Demise Bright lights, Bright banners Contrast the sad empty shelves My bookstore closing! eyk 8/14/11 Why I Like Bookstores Roving through the bookstore Hunting for fresh dreams I breathe the scent of opportunity In every aisle I weave. A history novel beckons ‘Come hear my tale and thrill’ A language primer calls…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Fishing100
Buried Quarter
This one is a BR 100 story entry under the theme “the lonely one” and has 490 words. The story, as originally told to me, caught my ear because of how a small, seemingly insignificant but symbolic act can tip the balance in a person's life. I also do believe, that there is something in this land that draws people back.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for General Prose
Waimea Wind Haiku
I just spent a few days in Waimea where the wind is constant. I learned a Hawaiian proverb about Waimea
"Waimea is like a spear rubbed by the wind, as cold spray is blown by the kipuupuu rain"
Bamboo Shoots Submission for General Prose
“While she’s off to College…..”
There was a time, about 10 years ago when Beanie babies were THE collectables. So, when ever I'd travel, I'd try to pick up a different one for my young daughter.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for General Prose
My Mother's Recipes
My mother is 95 and no longer can cook. In going through her place to set it in order, recipes tumbled out from everywhere we looked. I knew they were once important to her but did not feel the whole significance until I sat down and realized that they reflected a passion.
Bamboo Shoots Submission for General Poetry
Why I Like Bookstores
Why I Like Bookstores Roving through the bookstore Hunting for fresh dreams I breathe the scent of opportunites In every aisle I weave. A history novel beckons ‘Come hear my tale and thrill’ A language primer calls ‘Explore new worlds and speak!’ Ten thousand different stories A thousand different skills I inhale the breath of…
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