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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!

Copyright © Mel Merrill | Year Posted 2014

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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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :)