William Kelii Kekaula Poet Couplet

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Happy 93rd Birthday Mom

*Image of Candles at God's Acres by Pixabay.


Happy 93rd Birthday Mom


June twenty-four mom's ninety-third birthday,
No candles or cakes except the bouquet,

Flowers for her and no banquet setting,
Just keepin' it plain -- no scene and fretting,

Illumes shed true we've aged, noted we've grown,
Blooms laid neath her imaged rosette gravestone.


Inspired: 2022 June 16
*HM*
Bite Size Poem no.47
~~Line Gauthier: Judged 2022 June 23

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Line Gauthier November 10, 2022 at 2:54 PM Lovely tribute, Hilo ~ William Kelii Kekaula November 10, 2022 at 5:07 PM Thank you, Line, I appreciate it my friend, Aloha William

Valsa George June 24, 2022 at 8:13 PM An unostentatious birthday celebration, but a genuine one celebrated at heart ! She must be smiling from Heaven at the bouquet of flowers placed on her tombstone as a bouquet of love and gratitude! Congratuations on your great win dear Williams ! William Kelii Kekaula June 24, 2022 at 9:36 PM As I'm the last of my family, Valsa, I'm their caretaker now, done for the sake of love, whereto, inspired my return home. Grace be with you my friend, Aloha~William

Connie Marcum Wong June 24, 2022 at 3:22 AM This is poignant and the longing and missing her is felt deeply. Beautiful William. Congratulations on your win. Blessings xxoo William Kelii Kekaula June 24, 2022 at 9:27 PM A graceful calm at Homelani Cemetary, Connie, as I placed two jars of Hawaiian flowers and greenery on each side of their headstone. This occasion was the inspiration for my return home. Blessings truly my friend, Aloha~William

Christuraj Alex June 23, 2022 at 8:46 PM A touching poem. Beautifully written. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula June 23, 2022 at 9:36 PM Heartfelt thanks, Christuraj, two jars of flowers on each side of her headstone my friend, Aloha~William

Paula Goldsmith June 23, 2022 at 7:32 AM Congratulations on this win. A wonderful tribute to great woman, your Mom. Enjoy your win and day with blessings........... William Kelii Kekaula June 23, 2022 at 8:40 AM I'm grateful for your praise, Paula, and pleasing sentiments, blessings my friend, Aloha~William

Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2022 at 11:51 PM A beautiful tribute poem in memory of your mom on her special day William. Best wishes with greetings from the UK… Poet pal Belle William Kelii Kekaula June 20, 2022 at 12:45 AM A touching message, Belle, and thanks for the boost, CHEERS 'mate' (uncertain if it's a gender-neutral word like the Aussies) c'est la vie mon amie, Aloha~William