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On the Shore of Maui

I was on the shore of Maui And the sky was royal blue; Perhaps it was a lighter shade Though impressive was the view. And the cotton floating overhead Put my restive mind at ease; As did the puca and the palm And the trade wind's gentle breeze. In fact it was so picturesque The emerald peaks, and beach; I considered staying where I was, The sea just out of reach. But the turquoise sea was calling Till it fell upon my mind, That I would be more greatly blessed If I left the beach behind. So I turned to the horizon Quite unsure of what would be; But Lord, the wonders I beheld... Though it took the sea, to see!

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/14/2014 3:16:00 AM

You did a beautiful job extolling the pleasures of our island paradise Mel. You didn't exaggerate. My daughter was here last year visiting us and she swam and filmed a large turtle that swam right next to her. A truly lovely poem! Aloha and welcome to Poetry Soup.

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/14/2014 4:12:00 AM

Aloha! I love meeting different people/poets here on the soup, people from around the country--or world. I've been to the islands three times, but you're the only native I know :) Thank you for reading my poem, and for the kind words--all the more meaningful since you know Maui Which island do you call home? Thanks again, Love and peace mel :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/12/2014 9:21:00 AM

I still haven't made it to Maui. After reading this one I have a sudden desire to see it.

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/12/2014 2:30:00 PM

All in all, this poem did happen. I exaggerated the Emerald peaks a bit. However, while scuba diving a ways out, I encountered a Humpback whale. They pass through there throughout the spring, and this was March. It was awesome! Richard, honestly, get there if you can--It's a great place of peace and inspiration--just what a poet needs. mel :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/11/2014 7:53:00 PM

I feel completly relaxed after reading this beauty.

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/11/2014 11:38:00 PM

Nothing so sweet as a reliable friend--especially when they appreciate your craft. I very much appreciate yours. This poem is more or less real. I was in Maui, and went scuba diving. And yes, I did see the most amazing things. Thank you again. mel :)

Daver Austin

Date: 4/11/2014 9:35:00 AM

Beautiful write. Makes me want to see the sight. Thanks for reading my stuff. Love, daver

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/11/2014 11:40:00 PM

My pleasure. I enjoy your writes. Glad you can see the beauty here--a difficult thing to explain, but I guess that's why we have poets :) It was awesome! Peace, my friend. mel :)