aloha ‘oe

“I’ll wait for you till you return,” she said. Everything was postponed, and I went off to fight. We never found a cure for the disease, and I heard it reached her shore. For Three Line Tales 236. photo by V Hui Continue reading aloha ‘oe

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blah blah blah -- 独り言, doodles – お絵描き, 日本語

tanabata

I’m supposed to be okay. Right? It’s been years. Loneliness and I-wishes, I shouldn’t be overwhelmed by them. Right? また今年も会えなかったね。 Continue reading tanabata

nelkumiJuly 7, 2020July 7, 202011 Comments

stories -- お話, 日本語

magic

In the dark, moonless night, she sits on the boulder and rests her tired feet. She has been journeying alone, her wings neatly folded. She had ignored her wings until she met him. When she didn’t think she was good for anything, he gently patted her back, reminding her of them. When she felt that she was invisible, he stood beside her, holding her … Continue reading magic

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blah blah blah -- 独り言, doodles – お絵描き

loved wholeheartedly

Be strong, they say… Continue reading loved wholeheartedly

nelkumiFebruary 14, 2019February 14, 20192 Comments

stories -- お話

he(art)

I tried to fix it after being robbed. It was beyond repair, I knew. Letting go is hard. Betraying wasn’t. For Friday Fictioneers – 25 January 2019. PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz Continue reading he(art)

nelkumiJanuary 25, 201912 Comments

stories -- お話

a love story- beyond

Continued from a love story – middle. We moved, once again. This time to a jungle house. I had to go away days at a time for work, and you wanted to get dogs to keep you company. “You know I’m afraid of dogs.” “But, I’m all by myself while you are gone…” “Your choice. Dogs or me.” You got two puppies. Two puppies … Continue reading a love story- beyond

nelkumiNovember 18, 2018December 29, 20188 Comments

blah blah blah -- 独り言, doodles – お絵描き

one constant

“When do you stop missing him?” “Never.” For The Daily Post’s daily prompt, Constant. Continue reading one constant

nelkumiFebruary 20, 2018February 20, 20184 Comments

blah blah blah -- 独り言

my Valentine

I walked into the restaurant. The staff whisked by me. I found my friends waving. “Busy, this place,” I took my seat. “It’s Valentine’s Day,” they chuckled. Couples occupied other tables. We ordered our food and exchanged our Valentine’s gifts. “We were over there. A year ago.” I turned to where my friend was pointing. They then started to talk about something or somebody, … Continue reading my Valentine

nelkumiFebruary 10, 20188 Comments

blah blah blah -- 独り言, photos -- 写真日記

picture perfect

We sometimes manipulate our fear into believing in the intangible. We believe or want to believe, whether for fear of being alone or unsafe, that the deceased loved ones are watching over us. On the street, however, when we meet people who hear voices and see images that we don’t discern, we tend to feel uneasy and avoid them. Maybe, those who can see and … Continue reading picture perfect

nelkumiFebruary 2, 2018February 2, 20185 Comments