Whisper, "Aloha!"

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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Here is the duo HAPA singing "In The Name Of Love."

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.