Aloha have lot of meaning from different perspective, for example say hello, welcome farewell, or to say goodbye. Aloha is also a way of life. Aloha means living in harmony…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
Concrete Aina
The sudden downpour had trapped us inside our miniscule hotel room. We were just about to hit Waikiki Beach down below us, but then it rained. Mom and Dad were…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
Fading Waikīkī
Waikīkī Oh beautiful Waikīkī Very inviting you are, brimming with tourists Because of the glorious Leahi mountain rising over And Kaimuki, a neighbor always by your side The graceful…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
Details
I would tell people my name, where I’m from, what I like to do, and maybe a little bit of my childhood. That would make the person feel that they…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
A Prayer Answered
Like his Army buddies, he decided to attend college on the GI Bill. School sure beat dodging bombs and bullets, but there was one thing he chiefly needed more. Every…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
How I remember Waikiki
When I was six years old my mom told me we would move to Hawaii and live in Waikiki I remember thinking that every house would be small huts…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
From a Different Perspective
I remember I went on a boat with my family and my 3-year-old cousin. It was a tour that we went on to sight-see Waikiki and all that jazz. I…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
A wonderous sight
Waikiki a wonderful place A joy for tourists and locals alike With highrises spanning a beautiful coast It truly is a wondrous sight A place bustling with activity On…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
Love at First Sight
Love at First Sight Waikiki, oh what a significant name Pronunciation is said with local and visitor ease “Sprouting fresh water” calls for sightseers to view its ecological beauty…
Bamboo Shoots Submission for Year of the Ox Writing Contest -- May 2021
Wake Up Already, and Face Reality
Race and ethnicity Religion Wealth Gender and sexual orientation Are parts of an individual’s background Only they need to know So, why is it any of YOUR business? Discrimination…