Author Archives: BenClark

Haiku Poem

Posted on February 19, 2014 by BenClark

east snow falls ocean waves flow west volcano melts On the mainland, the winter is filled with snow. However, across the ocean, the snow cannot reach Hawaii. Although waves may flow west from the mainland to Hawaii, the snow cannot … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on February 3, 2014 by BenClark

shape flashes foot falls ring out shoes vanish Runners move forward one step at a time. If they are fast, you barely see them as they move past. Maybe, all you see is the color of their yellow shirt. Then, … Continue reading →

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Running

Posted on February 2, 2014 by BenClark

Yesterday I ran my first 10 kilometer race. The race course went around Ford Island twice. It was scenic because there were views of Pearl Harbor as well as the battleship Missouri. The race was twice as long as the … Continue reading →

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Holiday

Posted on January 15, 2014 by BenClark

I went home for Christmas and it was the coldest it has been in 20 years. It was so bad one day that even the schools were closed. The temperature was in the negatives. This kind of weather is dangerous … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on January 14, 2014 by BenClark

wood lonely floats until falling catches giant wave man riding triumphantly Surf boards are merely pieces of wood (or fiberglass, etc.) until someone decides to use the board to ride a wave. When surfing, the board becomes a tool that … Continue reading →

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Surfing

Posted on December 18, 2013 by BenClark

Last week I went to the surfing championships on the North Shore. The waves were over twenty feet high. In other words, they were about the size of a small building. Waves that size are impressive to look at but … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on December 2, 2013 by BenClark

turkey oven hot close family friends meet football tv plays Thanksgiving is a time when close family and friends get together to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner. It is also a time for football fans to watch their favorite teams … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on November 10, 2013 by BenClark

Halloween is a very popular holiday in Hawaii for both visitors and locals. I think many Japanese tourists plan vacation around this time. Every year, Waikiki is filled with ghosts, vampires, and various costumed characters. Everyone dresses up but some … Continue reading →

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Caught a Cold

Posted on October 16, 2013 by BenClark

Unfortunately, after returning from Japan, I caught a cold. The cause was probably the fatigue caused by jet lag. Jet leg is really stressful on the body because of rapid changes that are required in the body’s natural sleeping and … Continue reading →

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鎌倉を吟行しました。

Posted on October 11, 2013 by BenClark

eleven Buddha mountain gazing upon vast ocean discover Haiku post Ben　（べん）

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