Hawaii Or Stratford

A collaboration with Annalise Brigham On cold wintry days when my thoughts take flight I‘m off to the great Pacific and her tropical lands All exotic remnants of paradise in plain sight How like footprints they seem upon the ocean, grand Lush, vibrant green foliage and the richest colors ignite As palms dance the Hula under a dazzling sun Encircled by warm trade winds infusing daily delight As four islands still evolving, offer us endless fun! The four Hawaiian Islands- Honolulu, Kauai, Maui and Oahu I wander through the town in which he lived, Believe I feel his presence all around. I visit places that he must have loved: His childhood home, the church and New Place ground. I lay a single rose upon his grave, Sincerely wishing that he would appear; I close my eyes and, smiling, think of him. Ah, I love Stratford, home of Will Shakespeare.