"…looking for elusive tigers and an unknown adventure." (445 words)

You know Nani, the most precious thing to me is something we can take from this 'aina, we can keep it alive and growing. Let's take some plants from the lehua taro patch. Word count:858

Scars, let flow the blood! Seventy-four words

Year of the Snake entry for July. 500 words. For RC and GD.

July, she will fly : ) The Great BR Writing Contest is 3 years old this month. This month, the word limit is . . . uh . . . unlimited : ) That’s right, as many words as you want, but remember to put in your word count. The triggers for this month are…

Trigger #7. 137 heartfelt words. "She was a unique blend of worlds that rendered her beautiful in any region on earth." We're half-breeds, you and I, caught in between two worlds that sometimes have difficulty blending on the same platform. So where, I ask, do we find our sure footing to pour out what's in our heart when the world under our feet feels unsteady? Even beauty has trouble finding acceptance…

Year of the Snake Contest entry. 500 words. Triggers: #2, 8. Gloss: ina: mother; anak ko: my child; wen: yes; ama: father.

Triggers for July: 1. so here’s my recommendation 2. an unexcused absence from school 3. watched me like a hawk 4. suddenly it was quiet 5. I’ll never know for sure 6. laughing non-stop 7. how we all dream dreams 8. love's wheel turns From “The Black and Yellow Raft,” by Jim Harstad            “You…

Triggers for July: 1. not dead yet 2. trying to understand 3. the old were first to leave 4. life was good 5. I had fallen in love 6. to do my part 7. to make shame 8. nothing helps “The Peddler” Mountains rose above our village like hands in prayer. She shuffled from house…

Uncle comes tearing out of the house saying, Ma, come back in da house, she going come get you too you know! : 494 words