Hawai‘i Literature & Art
— Since 1978 —
Many eons ago, a family of Rabbits lived in Green Glenn with other old-time families—the Minks, Mockingbirds, and Foxes. Life was good for everyone, particularly the Rabbits. Their days were filled with sweet grass, crunchy flower bulbs, and plentiful wild cabbages. Good health and prosperity were evident in the magnificent coats of each Rabbit. In…
Wuz one hot August night In fair Kapahulu Under one full, moon of da egg of da Golden Duck. Gang fights Da Wong ʻohana Against Da Mahi ʻohana Big, big beefs ʻOhana against ʻohana On da basketball court At da bus stop At Alex Drive In. Big beefs Going get mo trouble. Finally, da judge…
The summer of Magic Island Ferris wheel and rollercoaster Loud laughter and faster lights Fading after closing time Standing in the growing quiet Waiting by the dark roadside Tired and watching For my ride Wondering when I may be retrieved Sometime soon I hope Under this night’s moon Would be good The lightening crowd The…
Okay, this month let’s do the usual. Write between 100 and 500 words. Remember, you can ignore all of these prompts if you want to do your own thing. BUT This month you have to work the word August or summer into your piece. That’s a must. Otherwise, feel free to ignore the following list…