Hawaii's Legendary Love Story

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A Handsome Warrior Named O-hi-a, Was in love with the Beautiful maiden named Le-hu-a, fire goddess Pe-le, was also in love but, O-hi-a dared to deny her so Pe-le changed him into an ugly tree Pe-le changed him into an ugly tree, Gnarled and twisted, few branches, few leaves, Patron goddess, Hi-i-a-ka, Heard Le-hu-a's mourn and changed Her into a gorgeous Flower to grow on Her O-hi-a Forever Being as One.

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/3/2019 5:38:00 PM

But the blight lingers on …. Well said! Aloha! Rico

Hilo Poet
Date: 5/3/2019 8:10:00 PM

Some of us who owns vast amount of land, uprooted, pruned overgrowth, replanted in sealed greenhouses with fresh manure and packaged top soil, with 24/7 wind generators and heavy condensation to prevent virus infestation, basically a controlled environment to foster growth--whatever it takes--for those who can afford such a venture. Aloha Will...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/3/2019 1:35:00 PM

William, you wrote a wonderful tale!

Hilo Poet
Date: 5/3/2019 1:46:00 PM

A tale handed down that we regale tourist--not poetically, just never seen it any other way.