Whisper, "Aloha!"
I have not forgotten
Closing my eyes
I can still remember the sound
of a waterfall splashing over
stone as it cascades
down a path to replenish
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Remaining still
I can still taste the salt
in the wind of the beach
where each bellowing wave
gently touches the sand
and retreats
as my soul slowly finds purity
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When I imagine
I see the joy of a culture
singing and dancing
sharing their home
with weary travelers
whom need more advice
on how to care
for the world
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In any park
I can now recognize
an array of tropical flowers
the colors bursting
with a rainbow vision
that many a gardener
would hope to nurture
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Yes, when I close my eyes
I remember the peace
you brought me Hawaii
when my world was
upside down
I remember and
will not forget you
in your time of need
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From many miles away
across the sea
on the eastern shore
of the mainland
please hear my whisper
“Aloha!”
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This poem is dedicated to the people of Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii who are facing devastating loss from wildfires. This poem is part of collective effort of Vocal writers including Dana Stewart, Lilly Cooper, Cendrine Marrouat, Mike Singleton-MikeyDred, and Rachel Deeming to raise funds for those who have lost so much in the tropical state.
If you would like to donate to help these folks, here are some organizations that can use support:
Here are two beautiful and powerful poems from Dana Stewart and Mike Singleton-MikeyDred
Here is a story with beautiful photography from Cendrine Marrouat
Here is a beautiful poem by Lilly Cooper
Here is heartfelt and powerful poem by Rachel Deeming
Thank you for reading and please keep the people of Maui in your thoughts.
Any tips or income received will be donated as well to any of these organizations. Thank you.
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C. H. Richard
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Fantastic work
Outstanding madam
Thank you for the continued awareness on the matter. So much of the news gets buried beneath other stuff and we forget too quickly that people’s lives are still upside down
Blessings, prayers & UMCOR.
An awesome poem worded nicely to convey the power of memories and connection to those memories.
Amazing Piece❤️💯📝👌😉
Amazingly beautiful heartfelt poem. Thank you for raising awareness and supporting the cause. I have so much respect for you
Mahalo!!! Cindy, love your beautiful tribute to Maui and Hawaii. My heart is broken for Lahaina, Maui where the loss is unimaginable. While I never made it to Maui. I am familiar with the rich and famous history of Lahaina. Lived on Oahu for three years and visited the Big Island (Hawaii) for a week on R&R.
well written! Read mine too. https://vocal.media/fiction/an-irrevocable-dream-about-a-mermaid
Wonderfully done <3
Beautiful Tribute Cindy! Lord please bless the people of Hawaii!
Just yesterday I found out about this fire. The least I can do is pray for every one of them. Loved your poem!
🌺 in solidarity
This is so beautiful! I have been to Hawaii several times and people are so welcoming! I'll be sharing widely!
Beautiful tribute. I’ve never been to Hawaii but my heart cries out for them.
Wonderful poem! Wonderful cause Cindy! ❤️
Beautifully done.
May you be heavily blessed for using your voice as an artist to help those in need.
Thank you for sharing hopefully it will get a Top Story and more exposure
Beautiful poem Prayers for Maui
Beautiful Poem. They are in my thoughts and prayers ,too. 💓
Such a beautiful poem, brings out a lot of emotions.
Beautiful poem! I will try to get mine in today.
What a beautiful tribute, Cindy! I've never been there, but I've always seen it as a magical place. Obviously, it's been in my thoughts.