UNDER THE COCONUT LEAVES
I dream of wonders,
The wonders of wonderland,
Where I feel lonely
But not less lonely.
He and I, My God,
I feel the dirt
Between my toes
Below my both feet
Ignoring its sweat
Above the ground whispering
“What do you know, about love?”
Did not reply...
Until steps forward
Heard the voice echoed
From distant wind
Mumbling “How have you been
All these years?”... silently forgetting.
With my both arms reached high
I wished to be taken
Or remembered by those
Who have not been named
“Could you at least understand
What I am here for?”
But did not listen… deaf actually.
There is this rain drop
From heaven,
A warm one wetted my cheeks,
Reminding me I am not alone.
The shadows under my reflection,
I can see life.
A Samoa hibiscus blossom
Colorfully on each branch.
A hen lay rested
Under its shady tree,
Did not mind me sitting
Here alone,
As if it did not notice me at all.
I lay down on my back,
My eyes looking at the bluest sky,
Coconut leaves...
Dancing, and singing
Forgotten tunes….
"I wish you were here my pride…
That language, the culture of mine…
Where have you lost away…
By foreign knowledge
Or maybe you just don’t
To remind me how ancient I am?"
Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2025
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