Hawaiian Life

Behold, the aura of evening sky
colors fade to darkness, breathless.

Hands, spent toiling and tilling, reap
simple pleasure, and fingers begrimed.

Passion of the island people grows,
As upward the beast below boils.

© Jul 21 2010 African Asset contest “sky, soil, and sea”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Evette Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Hi Charles. I lived in Hawaii for three years and you captured the spirit of the people and the land very well. I miss the sunsets there. Thanks Monica
Mehta Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 6:50 AM
A wonderful theme you have chosen for the contest. Good luck
Kendrick Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 3:29 AM
Good luck in the contest with this very descriptive and expressive write...I could just feel the volcano..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Roberts Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 10:36 PM
lovely poem, good luck
Arteaga Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 10:34 PM
good luck charles, on your lovely poem C:
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