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Diminished Hexaverse --- 2024 December 13

Maunakea comes into view. Coastlines from right side windows. Hilo, my hometown. Soon we’ll be landing. I feel the plane stop and cargo door with luggage bumps hold, thumps ramp. Passengers and crew says Aloha. Flowered crowned lei. FRUITS!

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/18/2024 8:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun "Retiree Returnee" write. You are so lucky to live where you do. Great Pictures.... Have A Very Blessed Merry Christmas..........

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/19/2024 11:46:00 AM

Great of your dutiful posting that goes unwavering, Paula. Mahalo always my friend. Aloha~William

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/17/2024 3:29:00 AM

I want to personally thank you for your entry in my contest. You brought your hometown to life in this short work. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/17/2024 7:58:00 AM

I am very pleased with the course of this challenge had taken marked by the measure of delightful commentaries it had received. It was a surprising piece and I had fun doing it. Mahalo, Sara for my placement for I'm truly honored. Aloha~William

thriveni c mysore

Date: 12/16/2024 8:32:00 PM

Fruits!! congratulations dear poet. Cheers!!!

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/16/2024 8:48:00 PM

Single idea's are tough endings.Mahalo, Thriveni. Aloha~William

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/16/2024 1:58:00 PM

A lovely landing…Aloha! and Congrats!

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/16/2024 2:10:00 PM

Mahalo, Kim. Telegraph-telephone-tell a hula girl, Aloha~William

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/16/2024 10:09:00 AM

- Hope there are more tickets for the Christmas holidays ... congratulations on this lovey poem, Hilo :) - Merry Christmas :) -hugs

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/16/2024 11:34:00 AM

Mahalo, Anne-Lise. Mele Kalikimaka to you too. Aloha~William

Jay Narain

Date: 12/13/2024 10:04:00 AM

Nice portrayal in this format. Something new and entertaining.

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/16/2024 11:28:00 AM

I welcome your expressions, Jay. Aloha~Wiliam

Jacqueline Elston

Date: 12/13/2024 7:44:00 AM

Aloha. What a beautiful place to return to. l was blessed to visit Hawaii some years ago for my Anniversary. The flower scented air as we climbed down the steps of the plane is unforgetable, many happy memories. lovely poem .thank you for sharing .J

Hilo Poet
Date: 12/13/2024 7:54:00 AM

Mahalo, J, for your Hawaii experience and your welcoming expressions. Aloha~William.