Home Sweet Home

H ale lani is the name of our hillside home
O n top of the Waianae mountain range.
M enehunes were known to roam here, often
E nveloped by mysterious misty clouds.

S erenity dwells here now that our keiki have grown
W elcome they are when they return home on
E aster, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
E veryone shares home cooked meals to celebrate.
T imbers grace our mountain's face overlooking the sea below.

H appiness abides because our mo'opuna wahine shares
O ur home. We cherish our growing 'ohana and those precious
M oments when our 'ohana is gathered together again.
E very sunrise I give thanks for our heavenly home.

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Hale lani means 'heavenly home' in Hawaiian and is the
name given to our home.

Menehunes are the 'little magical people' of Hawaii 
similar to pixies or trolls. Click on the link to read about them.
http://www.mythicalrealm.com/creatures/menehune.html

keiki is the Hawaiian name for child or children
'ohana means family in Hawaiian
mo'opuna wahine means granddaughter in Hawaiian

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Date: 2/14/2016 8:39:00 AM
When I win the lottery I will come and visit your Hale lani, Connie...it sounds like part of heaven! Home is sweet indeed when due importance is given to family. #7 ~ Warm regards & happy Valentine's Day! // paul
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/15/2016 3:06:00 AM
We have a guest room waiting for you Paul....but don't wait to win the lottery. : ) Thank you!
Date: 2/11/2016 8:30:00 AM
Thanks Connie for your beautiful entry.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/11/2016 12:28:00 PM
Thank you John, for my placement in your contest. I have enjoyed all the wonderful entries. Aloha, Connie
Date: 2/10/2016 12:51:00 PM
Thank you for the wonderful reply
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Date: 2/9/2016 3:09:00 PM
A beautiful language. Hard to imagine how wonderful it would be to grow up in such a paradise. Think of the wealth of Haiku one could write in such surroundings and with use of the language. No wonder you are so fresh and natural. Love, Dave
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Date: 2/11/2016 12:40:00 PM
I didn't grow up here Daver. I grew up mostly in southern California. I came to live here after I met my husband in 1980. I agree with you about the beauty of the islands, they blend well with poetry. Thank you Daver. Love, Connie
Date: 2/9/2016 9:24:00 AM
Connie, I really enjoy poems that not only are well-written but teach me some- thing. Yours fits that description. Congrats on your win. Janice
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Date: 2/9/2016 9:42:00 AM
Thank you very much Janice. You know how much I liked yours. This contest has so many wonderful entries.
Date: 2/9/2016 5:44:00 AM
A very lovely acrostic, Connie. Thanks for the explanations of the words. I visited Hawaii years ago and the language is beautiful.
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Date: 2/9/2016 9:40:00 AM
Thank you Lin. My mother in law spoke it fluently. My husband is Hawaiian and Chinese.
Date: 2/8/2016 9:21:00 PM
Wonderful write, Connie!!! Congratulations on your "Home sweet home-Acrostic" win. :) Hugs, Eve
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Date: 2/9/2016 9:32:00 AM
Thank you Eve. I am enjoying all the entries. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/8/2016 8:25:00 PM
Connie, congrats o your placement in the contest!! *smiles* -luloo :)
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Date: 2/9/2016 9:37:00 AM
Thank you very much Luloo!
Date: 2/8/2016 7:01:00 PM
Connie, Congrats on your "Home sweet home-Acrostic" LINDA
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Date: 2/9/2016 9:30:00 AM
Thank you Linda. This contest has so many wonderful entries.xx
Date: 2/8/2016 6:53:00 PM
Such a beautiful, heavenly home, Connie, and how well your lovely Acrostic presents it to us. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 2/9/2016 9:28:00 AM
Thank you for such a nice comment Sandra. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/7/2016 9:18:00 PM
G'day Connie ... another great poem from you Connie. I can feel the love and warmth - Lindsay
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Date: 2/8/2016 1:35:00 AM
Thank you Lindsay. I appreciate your comment. Cheers, Connie
Date: 2/4/2016 1:17:00 PM
Connie, oh so beautifully and wonderfully penned, what an awesome place to live, well done ~~
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Date: 2/4/2016 10:29:00 PM
Thank you Constance. I love it here. Thank you for your nice comment. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/4/2016 8:24:00 AM
A beautiful paradise it can be. The picture you chose has wind blown clouds which appear so heavenly. Ahh--just so lovely.
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Date: 2/4/2016 10:37:00 PM
We are often in the clouds as we live at 1200 feet above sea level. We most always have wind too which I love. Thanks so much.
Date: 2/4/2016 3:55:00 AM
An absolutely beautiful Acrostic, Connie. It sounds like heaven to me. Elaine
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Date: 2/4/2016 10:40:00 PM
That is why I named our home Hale lani. The shool my kids went to is called Mauka lani. Heavenly mountain...very fitting. Thanks so much Elaine. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 9:41:00 PM
This is a (nani) beautiful poem, Connie. Mahalo. Probably win you first place. Aloha A7
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Date: 2/3/2016 11:38:00 PM
What a sweet comment Daniel. I really appreciate your encouraging words. Thank you so much. Aloha, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 8:54:00 PM
this is a beautiful tribute not only to your home but to Hawaii also, Connie. sorry your childhood home was not that nice as you told me before. Mine was actually very filled with fighting. my mom and stepdad fought constantly. But we eight kids had such fun together, we were able to get past the bad relationship of my mom and stepdad.
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Date: 2/3/2016 11:51:00 PM
I never want to move again. Thanks a lot for your nice comments on my poem Andie. You are so great at leaving comments. Love, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 7:51:00 PM
How fortunate you are dear Connie, to live in such a magical place. But even more important, as you know, the fortune truly comes with the family love that is evident in your poem. I'm so happy for you to have it all. :) Lovely poem!
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Date: 2/3/2016 8:30:00 PM
We move around so much in my youth that I attended 15 different schools befoe i finished 9th grade. So I really appreciate having this home. Thank you Carrie. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 6:46:00 PM
This is so beautiful...I am glad you still have your family to gather around.. wonderful acrostic! Hugs
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Date: 2/3/2016 6:52:00 PM
Only my youngest daughter and her daughter live here in Hawaii. My other children and grandson live in California. We try to get together on holidays or birthdays. Thank you Sandra. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 1:54:00 PM
Delightful insight into your life Connie good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/3/2016 6:49:00 PM
Thank you very much for your insightful comment Emile. It is much appreciated. Hugs, Connie
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/3/2016 6:16:00 PM
Thanks alot Jan. I will have to go see if you entered one too. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 1:30:00 PM
Well done, tradition mixed with tranquillity has been captured by your artistic pen and held motionless on the page. Reading this brought back my youth and the hot summers enjoyed by all. You have captured the essence of families and traditions, so that it can be enjoyed by young hearts and live on. Well written. Emile. #7
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Date: 2/3/2016 1:29:00 PM
- For me living in Norway ..... Hawaii sounds like a fairy tale or a beautiful dream - a beautiful poem, Connie - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/3/2016 6:18:00 PM
Thank you Anne Lise. I think you also live in a magical place. Thank you for your nice comment. Hugs, Connie
Date: 2/3/2016 10:06:00 AM
waiting with a smile, connie... huggs
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Date: 2/3/2016 11:54:00 AM
Thak you Nette...it is up now. Because Hawaii is 6 hours earlier than the east coast, it is somewhat of a disadvantage when posting my entries. By six am here it is already noon on the east coast. Hugs, Connie
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