On Maui

Sitting on the breakwater,
long before first light,
I was met by gifts
and messengers.
First, a small bird
to warn me to be
    ready.
And then, knowing 
before it happened,
that a shooting star
would appear,
right where I looked,
followed by the ecstasy
between land and water
the sky and I, and 
from somewhere,
  a mantra,
"Don't be greedy,
don't be greedy."
All will come about
   in due time.
Be happy with small gifts
   from the universe
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Tugaff Avatar
April 20, 2010 at 7:13 AM
TY for reminding me of Maui. I lived in Lahaina for two years. Nice poetry and congrats for being featured. I am now in Ambelokipi.
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April 19, 2010 at 3:08 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Ahellas. Love, Carol
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April 18, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Good msssage. Nice use of imagery to share your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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