It rejects me: who I am and what I am.It hits me, kicks me, and shoves me hard.But, I stand on my two feet, defying my existence and surrendering to invisibility and insignificance. アタシさえいなければ。ボクなんていなくても。 Continue reading the world without me
“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
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
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
“… I know what you must be thinking now. You’re asking yourself: What did we do wrong? How did we let this happen? Which one of us made him that way? I can’t answer that, Mama. In the long run, I guess I really don’t care. All I know is this: If you and Papa are responsible for the way I am, then I … Continue reading to all parents
Fear is fierce and pushes you, just like hopes and dreams are and do. This blog is a product of my raw emotions – abandonment, loneliness, and resentment, and of my feeble and uncreative thoughts. It has helped to convince me, many times over the years, that I am not alone. I enjoy being loved, a lot, and thank you. 遠くから、近くから、応援していただいて、ありがとうございます。稚拙で雑な表現しかできませんが、感謝の気持ち、伝わりますように。 Continue reading cyber hugs
If you have something good in your life, don’t let it go. Sachi snorted. “What does it say?” Toshi reached for Sachi’s fortune cookie message with his chopsticks from across the table. “Stop it.” Sachi waved it off. The chopsticks flew out of Toshi’s hand and spattered on the floor. “…Uh oh…” Toshi leaned and picked them up. Sachi sighed. As they paid and left … Continue reading fortune cookies
“Thank you for calling Tropics Candies. How can I help you?” “…Hello, I would like to have some candies sent to my grandchildren…” “Certainly. I can help you with that… May I have your name, please?” “Olivia, Olivia Moore.” “Thank you, Ms. Moore. Have you ordered with us before?” “…Olivia, please…and, yes, I have. I order your candies every year…” “Oh, wonderful. Thank you. Let’s … Continue reading thank you for calling
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
Continued from a love story – beginning. “What’s the purpose of your visit to the United States?” “…Ah…traveling…” “What do you do?” “…Huh? I…traveling.” “No, no. Your occupation.” “…Occu…?” “What is your job?” “Ah…no job.” “Who’s paying for your trip, airfare, hotel, food…?” “Ah…me, me, before, worked, save money.” “You have once been in the country and are coming back in after…three months?” “…Ah, … Continue reading a love story – middle
