The Peafowl

lands undetected on our back lanai atop the railing. Until its cry penetrates the still night with a raucous refrain. … Continue reading The Peafowl

SLAMMED

My heart in love’s door bloodied and bruised it swelled on the other side of a reckoning exacted its price … Continue reading SLAMMED

It navigates past me beyond a thick yellow hibiscus hedge near a clump of papaya trees plump with golden fruit. … Continue reading Aloha Spirit

Like Persephone I wait for spring to burst. Can one exchange one’s clothes or clay heart Rewind to once was … Continue reading Sweet Persephone

I am standing alone in front of the class. “A little off pitch but good tonal quality, dear.” Mrs. Rignall, … Continue reading Voice 1

Tabi boots into the ocean wade, by a special place of humble staid at a rocky beach in a country … Continue reading The Crab Shack

Sheltered by dappled palm, this local Steakhouse is a Tiki Hut balm, with a tropical view and a tree growing … Continue reading Buzz’s Restaurant

(Poetic license is used in the retelling of this adventure.) An open invitation at He’eia Kea pier, at two bells … Continue reading Mel’s Barge

I WANT TO RIDE beside the azure tide. Compelled to sit and scan, down zigzag roads and highway span. Where HOG wild … Continue reading Joy Ride

Shrouded in a volcanic smog, aboard a captain’s gig, the anchor is lowered as we gently roll atop the salty … Continue reading VOG Fishing