Patrick M. Ohana
Bio
A medical writer who reads and writes fiction and some nonfiction, although the latter may appear at times like the former. Most of my pieces (over 2,200) are or will be available on Shakespeare's Shoes.
Stories (504/0)
Pussy Willows
Pussy willow is the name given to many of the smaller species of the genus, Salix (willows and sallows), when their furry catkins (slim, cylindrical flower clusters) are young in early spring. These species include (among many others) the goat willow or sallow (Salix caprea), the grey willow or sallow (Salix cinerea), and the American pussy willow (Salix discolor). Before male catkins come into full flower, they are covered in fine, greyish fur, which led to their fancied likeness to tiny cats also known as pussycats or pussies.
By Patrick M. Ohana2 days ago in Poets
Dream After Dream of You
I saw her again. My real-life dream had never been over, even after close to forty years apart. Now, I dream of her again, night after night. It is almost the same dream, with a few variations, such as the colour of her hair and nail polish. Sometimes, they are blue, my favourite colour, and sometimes they are green, her favourite colour and my treasured second.
By Patrick M. Ohana4 days ago in Fiction
On My Way to Memphis
On my way to Memphis, I had to stop in Tupelo, in Mississippi, less than 120 miles (193 kilometres) from my destination and the King. He was born in Tupelo, so I decided to start there, in case I could see him when he was a kid. Little Elvis sounded strange and I could not even imagine what he looked like. I looked at a few pictures, but I was sure that he would look better, alive.
By Patrick M. Ohana15 days ago in Fiction