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The Painted Islands

*Image of Kaihalulu Red Beach by Pinterest. The Painted Islands The beaches brushing Hawaii's sea blues, in and of itself are impressive track, perceptive picturesque color-filled views. Like some isles, Punalu'u beach is black. Elsewhere here, famed Kahena, sandy scene aloft cliff's vista that aligns its back. Punalu'u nears southernmost, you've been in the whole USA, there lies a spread called *Papakolea ... fanned sands of green. Though, appropriate they're olivine, said by officials. On Maui isle, clashed sights of gorgeous Kaihalulu bursting red. Truly tourist ere and now, best grade cites isles to isles, and A-Plus our sandy whites. 2022 July 21 FIVE STANZA TERZA RIMA ~~L MILTON HANKINS *HMS 9/10 - Spelled Papakolea is pronounced with an emphasis on ending "a" (Papakole'a). 10 syllables per 14 lines = 140
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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 2:12 AM
William, your poem brilliantly displays the beauty of our islands and it’s varied colored beaches that can take one’s breath away. I am Faving this beauty. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Aloha and Blessings xxoo
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 2:44 AM
Wow, blessings, Connie, you have that precious heart so rare that our master artist admires aloft, Cheers my friend, Aloha~William
Dutta Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Really Painted Islands Great Hawaii. Big Congrats to win. Blessings
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Thanks, Anisha, for your desirous sentiments my friend, Aloha~William
Goldsmith Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations on this win. A beautiful/lovely write. I love This One. Your black sand beach sounds pretty. Today, be blessed with your wonderful win.............
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 10:08 AM
I appreciate your kind words all, Paula. Most generously kind of you, blessings my friend, Aloha~William
Hankins Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations, Hilo Poet, for your placement in my terza rima contest. You transported me back to the 1960s when I lived in Hawaii with the USAF at Hickam Field. I'll always remember my trip to the Big Island. Beautiful beaches, yeah!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 10:02 AM
Oh yea, best are the revisits, Milt, though you way past Yochum County lines, yet thanks, didn't know if I'd pass the muster, cross t's dot i's, but honored to have passed the grade my friend, Aloha~William
Fowler Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 6:46 AM
Such beautiful imagery and a fine reading of your poem. I'm glad I stopped by and took this trip today :) Linda
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM
A wondrous morn waking up to your delightful charms, Linda, blessings are yours my friend, Aloha~William
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