I have enjoyed writing since elementary. I remember writing simple poems that rhymed or something for my mom and dad.

BE is a collection of my poetry and prose that I have written during my life over many decades. There are haiku, tanka, and my verses and prose about nature, love, heartache, war, Hawaii, and social issues. I am proud to state my poetry book was recognized as runner-up in the New York Book Festival, London Book Festival, and the Great Northwest Book Festival. BE received an Honorable Mention at the Los Angeles Book Festival and the San Francisco Book Festival.