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Proud To Be Samoa

Proud to be Samoan
Living the Fa'a Samoa
The unique culture

The unique culture
Expressed in dance and music
Siva and fa'ataupati

Siva and fa'ataupati
Graceful and energetic
Telling ancient stories

Telling ancient stories
With art, craft and tattoos
Symbols of identity

Symbols of identity
Rooted in family and faith
Proud to be Samoan

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2023



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Ink of the Islands

In the heart of the Pacific, where waves cradle secrets,
**Tatau** emerges—a sacred script etched upon skin,
A symphony of charcoal rivers, whispered stories,
**Samoan souls bloom**.

**Pe'a**, the male canvas, bears courage's weight,
Thighs adorned with ancestral tales—
A map of strength, resilience, and honor.
Charcoal ink flows, tracing lineage,
Each stroke a testament to warriors past,
Their spirits dancing in the breeze.

And there, beneath the tropical sun,
**Malu** unfolds—a sacred shield for women,
Knees to thighs, sheltering grace.
In its intricate patterns, life's storms find refuge,
As if the very fabric of the universe weaves protection.
**Ready for life's tempests**, they stand,
Rooted in tradition, adorned with purpose.

**Ink and pain**, woven into existence,
Elders nod approval, their eyes reflecting wisdom.
The sting of the needle, a rite of passage,
A metamorphosis from youth to maturity.
These inked skins tell tales of resilience,
Of navigating tides and finding constellations,
Of embracing both shadow and light.

And when the village gathers, women dance—
Their legs adorned, a living canvas,
Patterns intertwining like laughter and song.
**Beauty etched in skin**, a celebration of identity,
A dance of belonging, of shared memories,
Of ancestors whispering through the ink.

**Ancient art**, spanning three millennia,
**Marked bodies**, honor's canvas,
Culture's heartbeat inked into existence.
In the land of waves, where coconut palms sway,
Tatau and Malu intertwine,
Their stories etched upon the flesh,
A living testament to resilience and pride.

So let the trade winds carry these words:
**Samoan tattoos**, more than mere ink,
They are the heartbeat of a people,
A legacy woven into the very fabric of time.



Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024

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Night fisherman and the tides whisper secrets

In the quiet embrace of twilight.... 

the night fisherman stands at the edge of eternity. 

His silhouette, etched against the horizon, merges with the fading hues of day. 

The sea, a vast canvas of indigo and obsidian, cradles his hopes and memories.

His fishing rod, an ancient wand, dances with purpose.

Each cast is a prayer to the moon, a plea for bounty from the depths. 

The waves, like whispered confidantes, lap at his ankles, 

sharing tales of lost ships, forgotten lovers, and the mysteries hidden beneath the surface.

The stars, celestial lanterns, guide his hands. 

He tugs gently, coaxing secrets from the abyss. 

Silver-scaled creatures emerge—a delicate ballet of survival and surrender. 

Their eyes, like polished stones, reflect the constellations above.

And there, in that liminal space between day and night, 

the night fisherman becomes a bridge. 

His heart, a compass, points toward the infinite. 

He gathers stardust in his palms, 

weaving it into stories for the moon to hear.

As the last ember of sunset fades, he casts again, 

releasing his dreams into the salt-kissed air. 

The sea inhales, exhales—a cosmic sigh. 

And the night fisherman, a solitary poet, 

continues his silent communion with the universe.

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024

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Elements of our souls

As the sun rises over the hills at dawn,
Nature awakens, revealing her secrets.
She spins tales woven with morning dew,
A symphony where each leaf plays a note.

The Green Canopy 
Verdant leaves whisper ancient wisdom,
Their veins etched with the stories of time.
Branches reach upward like prayers,
Standing strong through years of change.

The Song of the River 
Rivers carve paths through stubborn stone,
Silver-voiced minstrels singing as they flow.
They carry life’s essence to thirsty lands,
Echoing the passage of time and sorrow.

The Dance of Petals 
Flowers, dressed in sunlight’s glow,
Sway and spin in nature’s grand ballet.
Ruby, sapphire, and gold paint the fields—
A masterpiece by the Master Artist.

The Symphony of Birds 
Feathered choristers perch on high,
Composing songs that fill the air.
Their melodies—joyful, longing, triumphant—
Blend seamlessly with the rustling breeze.

The Breath of Mountains 
Ancient peaks rise to kiss the sky,
Their snow-capped crowns bowed in reverence.
Silent sentinels holding secrets deep,
Guardians of whispers from the universe.

The Blessing of Rain
Raindrops, silver blessings from above,
Fall like a gentle kiss on the waiting earth.
They quench the thirst of silent seeds,
Bringing forth life and second chances.

The Gift of the Sun 
When dawn paints the world anew,
The golden sun bestows its light.
A silent benediction upon the land,
A reminder to cherish every breath.

So let us tread with gentle steps,
For this earth is a cathedral of life.
May we listen to its songs,
Honor its beauty,
And find peace in its whispers.

— A wonder-seeking pilgrim

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024

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Reflections on the Important Things

1. Dew-kissed petals bloom, 
   Whispers of eternity,  
   Silent truths unfold.

2. Rippling pond mirrors,  
   Ancient oaks and fleeting dreams,  
   Life's essence dances.

3. In the fragile glass, 
   Echoes of love and laughter,  
   Moments crystallize.

4. Mountains hold their breath, 
   Cradling secrets of the sky,  
   Weightless wisdom sings.

5. Heartbeats sync with tides, 
   Stars weave constellations bright, 
   Life's tapestry spun.

6.In quiet moonlight, 
   We find solace, purpose, grace,  
   Reflections guide us.

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024



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Endless Beauty

The twilight, like a gentle lover, wraps the world in a soft embrace.
Its colors blend and bleed, creating a canvas painted with hues of dreams and memories. 
Each stroke of dusk is a whispered promise, a secret shared between the fading day and the emerging night.

The moon, that celestial wanderer, 
tosses its silver coin across the vast expanse of sky. 
It dances with the stars, those ancient companions who listen intently to its murmured confessions. 
They exchange cryptic messages, like cosmic postcards, bridging the gap between infinity and our mortal existence.

The ocean, forever restless, is a lover who kisses the shore with salty lips. 
Each wave carries a love letter, etching its frothy ink upon the sands.
Seagulls, those winged poets, pirouette on the edge of existence. 
Their delicate feathers brush against eternity, leaving traces of flight in the wind.

Mountains stand as stoic guardians, their rugged faces etched by the hands of time. 
They hold forgotten tales and whispered legends within their stony hearts. Their peaks reach for the heavens, daring the gods to descend and join their ancient dance. 
Earth and sky entwine, and we watch, mere mortals, from below.

And we, like threads in a cosmic loom, weave our fragile stories. 
Laughter, tears, and longing blend together, creating verses in the symphony of existence. 
Our notes resonate across the expanse, fleeting moments of grace that linger in the memory of the universe.

In this grand tapestry of life, we are both artists and observers, 
adding our brushstrokes to the canvas of time.

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024

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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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Measina a Samoa

Measina a Samoa
Measina a Samoa, the treasures of Samoa
The language, the culture, the land, the people
The products, the stories, the wisdom, the faith
Measina a Samoa, the gifts of Samoa
Measina a Samoa, the research of Samoa
The resilience, the pandemic, the history, the future
The education, the technology, the policies, the actions
Measina a Samoa, the knowledge of Samoa
Measina a Samoa, the pride of Samoa
The respect, the love, the service, the unity
The traditions, the innovations, the challenges, the opportunities
Measina a Samoa, the identity of Samoa

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2023

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Whispers of the Palm

In the whisper of palms,I embark upon a celestial voyage. 
My vessel, woven from the threads of ancestral dreams, glides through cosmic tides. 
Each star above is a breadcrumb, and every constellation a map etched in stardust. 
They guide me back to the heart of the horizon, 
where the sun tenderly kisses the ocean’s cheek, leaving ripples of memory in its wake.

The wind, a master storyteller, weaves ancient tales into my sails.
Its breath carries echoes of ancestors, whispering,
“Child, remember the rhythm of our shores.” 
There, time dances barefoot on coral sands, leaving imprints that stretch across epochs.

I yearn for the fale, its thatched roof a guardian against storms and shadows. Laughter echoes within its walls, like seashells caught in the breeze. 
The fire dances, casting flickering silhouettes on the sand, as if the spirits of old join our twilight feast.

Samoa, you flow through my veins like a compass guiding me across distant seas.
Your mana, your manaia—the essence of nobility—remains imprinted in the rhythm of my heartbeat, in every breath I seize.
I am a voyager returning to your warm embrace, where salt-kissed air cradles my soul.

In this merging of past and present,
I find myself anew. 
Fa’afetai tele, Samoa, for the enduring whispers that bind me—steadfast, pure, and eternal.

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024

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Autumn leaves

falling from the tree's autumn leaves paint the ground a colorful quilt.
crunching underfoot the sound of nostalgia memories of fall
red, orange, and gold a firework display of nature soon to fade away.
raked into a pile children jump and laugh with joy autumn leaves fly high.
the wind carries them like feathers in the breeze autumn leaves depart.

Copyright © Princess Susi Etelagi | Year Posted 2024

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Book: Reflection on the Important Things