For a brief moment we escape to an afternoon of delight as boys and girls clutching one another peering over shoulders viewing the expanding shadow of daily responsibilities and a…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
Last Names
It annoyed me that my parents always wanted to know last names, especially if the person I was talking about was a potential date. I knew it was their way…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
Quick, Roll Up Your Windows
“Free Hugs. $5!” For some reason, no one took up his offer. “I don’t get your sign,” said a blonde lady in a shiny Mercedes Benz. “If it’s free, why…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
Song for Ferguson
“You just revealed a side of yourself I didn’t know you had.” “Which side would that be?” “The delusional.” “My bad. Should I hum ‘The Missouri Waltz’ on my way…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
The Cab Ride With Kaipo
You know, it seems whenever we take the cab home from our usual Saturday night jaunt into Waikiki, first to drop off Kaipo, then myself, something really weird happens. I…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
A Hard-luck Story
Now in Thailand, eighteen months, long past marveling at ancient Buddha figures and ruined temples. Climbed the 290 steps of the Naga staircase; it was a small event and I…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
year of the horse writing contest sept entry
Red rose in her hand petals caressing her cheek eyes close, thoughts of me
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
Haiku: Spring to Winter
green buds thrive in spring love shapes our long years falling moving back in time I give you my love hard true high and passionate you held in my arms…
Bamboo Shoots Prompt for Year of the Horse
Year of the Horse Writing Contest for September : )
There is no word limit for your entries. HOWEVER, we are also looking for haiku entries, if you are so inclined : ) The triggers for this month are lines…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Horse
Poho
Poho I sighed before washing dishes at my parents’ home in Kaneohe; sheets of drying plastic wrap must first be removed from the dish rack. Mom reuses them to cover…