Hawai‘i Literature & Art
— Since 1978 —
. . . [T]here are those of us who believe Hawaii no ka oi. We know there exists a body of writing which we identify as the Modern Hawaiian Literary Tradition. We admit that it's a confusing conglomeration of writers representing a variety of cultures and viewpoints. We admit that much research need be done,…
1099 words. 91 lines. Theme 1.
Remember the days of playing in the rain, without a care in the world?
(100 word entry.)
"Every kid wants to grow up, but every adult wants to be a kid." -Unknown
100 word entry. Theme: Small Kid Time. Nah, I think I am so gullible these days.
It's a rather awkward writing piece, but you may or may not enjoy it, depending on how well your mind works Word count; 694. this is 100 lines.
As a high school student who regularly volunteers at a homeless shelter, it still astonishes me when I see homeless men, women, and families all across the island. I wanted to share my thoughts on this important issue. 690 words
1220 words. Inspired by Themes 1, 3 & 5
Haiku
Though my grandfather may go through the motions of a senior citizen, his mind is that of a teenage boy. He has both the ability to animatedly talk politics while making a killer inari sushi…and drive me insane with his incessant, often-inappropriate teasing. 325 words.