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The Islands of Hawaii

The familiar rhythm of the drums, The beauty of the dance, The haunting chants Are still whispered by the wind. The `aina breathes and shares `Ohana with her guests That come by ship, by plane; So unaware they walk with Gods. Ancestry clings o'er the ages To few left with pure blood. Songs related to growing Generations hold fast The Aloha spirit. . .and as A river separates into tributaries The mixing of blood flows in Many directions, exalting new life.

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Date: 1/20/2019 12:07:00 PM
Yes, the wonderful Hawaiian islands. It was my pleasure to live on Oahu for three years...years with little children and the lovely Pacific sea! Nicely done!
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Date: 3/11/2017 5:19:00 PM
Beautiful. The history is amazing, I could easily be happily lost if you wrote a book on your beloved home.:-) You write with such reverence and I sense the joy in discovering. You are a natural storyteller Connie.:-) blessings, lynn
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Date: 12/5/2015 12:19:00 AM
Beautiful, I like to go by random now and then and read older poems!!
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Date: 1/25/2014 4:40:00 AM
Connie your words moved me excellent pen congrats on featuring Shadow x smile hug
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Date: 1/20/2014 3:25:00 PM
Hi, Connie. My son, Arthur, played in the Honolulu Symphony years ago and Loved the islands mystique. Congrats on the Selection. Love, daver
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Date: 3/26/2012 7:40:00 AM
One of the places I've never been. I've seen the beauty of it on TV and wish.
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Date: 1/4/2010 7:55:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Connie. I also wish you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
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