Hawai‘i Literature & Art
— Since 1978 —
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 with the people and land around you with mercy, sympathy, grace, and kindness.
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 talking about what we were going to do now, and my siblings continued striking each other with colorful pool noodles. Staring out at the window,…
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 ocean Small yet pounding waves Now possess the power of He’e Nalu Which was once known for fish ponds Waikīkī, a plants’ sanctuary to…
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 know me already. With all the limited amount of information I give off, they will interpret me as a “good person” or a “nice person.”…
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 night he asked God to help him out. One evening, he and his friends stopped by the student union for beers. He noticed her immediately,…
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 made of straw But when we got there I saw a sea of sparkling lights as far as you could see With highrises…
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 had to take dramamine two times because the boat was rocking a lot and I did not want an incident to occur. We were a…
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 the beach or in the streets it’s always busy With tropical temperatures all year round You’ll never find Waikiki empty At dusk, it’s amazing…
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 A desired destination all outsiders wish to bury their feet in Household name and pride of the 50th state Waikiki calls for aloha, hello …
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 A disease spread by self-consciousness Entitlement is just a facade Without reason A mask to cover one’s flaws The truth is: I am just…