Tutu Pele

heats the earth beneath Kilauea discerning the Nene foraging for food between the black and gold lava flows hardened by decades … Continue reading Tutu Pele

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Traces

Plant an ohia seed crack a lava ribbon. … Sail the Pacific, greet the kohola. … Pedal with the wind, … Continue reading Traces

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The Peafowl

lands undetected on our back lanai atop the railing. Until its cry penetrates the still night with a raucous refrain. … Continue reading The Peafowl

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SLAMMED

My heart in love’s door bloodied and bruised it swelled on the other side of a reckoning exacted its price … Continue reading SLAMMED

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Aloha Spirit

It navigates past me beyond a thick yellow hibiscus hedge near a clump of papaya trees plump with golden fruit. … Continue reading Aloha Spirit

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Sweet Persephone

Like Persephone I wait for spring to burst. Can one exchange one’s clothes or clay heart Rewind to once was … Continue reading Sweet Persephone

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Voice 1

I am standing alone in front of the class. “A little off pitch but good tonal quality, dear.” Mrs. Rignall, … Continue reading Voice 1

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The Crab Shack

Tabi boots into the ocean wade, by a special place of humble staid at a rocky beach in a country … Continue reading The Crab Shack

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Buzz’s Restaurant

Sheltered by dappled palm, this local Steakhouse is a Tiki Hut balm, with a tropical view and a tree growing … Continue reading Buzz’s Restaurant

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Mel’s Barge

(Poetic license is used in the retelling of this adventure.) An open invitation at He’eia Kea pier, at two bells … Continue reading Mel’s Barge