Long Luau Poems

Preparations for 'Luau' (LOU-ow) or a Hawaiian Party-like event, for a church Luau, would be a 'Ho'ike' (hoe-'E-kay). The hunters will tie the hind legs of whatever animal will go into an 'i'mu' (E'-moo), which...

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Welcome to a typical 'Luau' spread. The first thing that is best to learn is the Hawaiian word, 'ono', which means, delicious. It's a word bandied about before and after food goes in your mouth....

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                  Candied isle presents herself immodestly,
   exposing a proud seduction of 
    ...

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I've dreamed of something special for quite some time,
a vacation I've envisioned that would be simply sublime.
I'll be leaving from Miami on a round-the-world cruise
and I reserved a balcony room to enjoy the scenic views.

I'll...

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We saved up all our money and finally said, “I do”, looking forward to our marital bliss and honeymoon in Hawaii. I wondered what it would be like to walk hand and hand along the...

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One year,  over the ocean, Santa veered  off course
His reindeer were battling a hurricane  force. 
As the sleigh went  spinning and spiraling around,
 an  island appeared far below on the ground,
dotted with palms on  a white sandy beach.
Santa took heart that land was in...

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My muse went on vacation, to the tropics it did go.
I wish I could go with it, but my boss told me no.
I’m afraid it won’t come back; I wouldn’t if I were it.
And my...

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Wrote this for Carolyn's Vacation Humor contest, but I went a little overboard
with the amount of lines.  


It was such a big elation
Finally getting my vacation
Two weeks off with lots of plans
That were supposed...

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Palm trees in the pineapple breeze,
c a l m  chameleon ocean up to my knees-
Beach sands with pebbles in my hands,
oh, to not return to the Michigan's freeze.

HAWAII ways as the mountain sprays,
wearing pink...

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Depart from your accustomed 
typically usual routine. 
Specialize in being a generalist. 
Immerse yourself fully in the whole entirety 
of the complete volume. 
You’ll be surrounded on all sides 
by a myriad and multitudinous plethora...

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My love, please take me back
To your sweet sugar shack 
Sitting on the soft sand beach
Paradise is within reach

Rolling waves crest, so dreamy
Briny air, wafting steamy
Coconuts so full and ripe
Swaying grass skirt, my delight

Taut humid...

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Apple crumb and angel food cakes
Butterscotch banana shakes
Chili, Chinese, cheese, and chips
Doughnuts, deviled eggs and dips
Éclairs, English fish and chips
Fudge, fondue, fritters and French crepes
Guacamole, gumdrops, frosted grapes.
Hash browns, hot dogs, ham and honeyed scones
Italian...

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Time to pack our suitcases and leave winter with the snow on the ground
The beaches of Waikiki await are arrival, soon to greet us with their warmth and tropical sounds
A lifetime of fond memories soon...

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As we walk along the beach in Honolulu the sand welcomes are feet
The warm sun and the gentle trade winds are a combo not to be beat
The waves brush up against the shore then offer...

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enticing white and pink beaches 
captivating vegetation, food for the gods
served at luau with unfathomable hospitality

aloha said by everyone 
eye contact swiftly given
spirituality accessible to all, not just shaman

Oahu, Wai Khaki, and the big island
So...

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