Tropes On My Island

Tropes On My Island


To go to Tonga like this had not been my plan

Recommended though it was on the lonely planet

Om mantras were now my only companion

Planting seeds in my inner world and mind

In the interest of survival fire rubbed from sticks

Condensation separating salt from water

A salt water crocodile kept me on gritted toes

Lotus food for thought in search of coconuts


Indigenous fruit for fitness strength and

Sustenance with squashy avocado paste and

Lizard skin to heal and protect from sunburn

All basic needs fulfilled when I the cave man

Note and scribe my spiritual enduring message

Dry in the sand for posterity and loving kindness


03rd January 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2017 at 6:27 PM
You have such a way with words , Kai. Loved those images for island living!
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