Her dreaming place

the heavens wept gently upon
the palm leaves of the thatched fale
a gentle pitter patter of tears
shattering eves tranquility
breathing life into volcanic earth

the night sung a harmony of its own
a shrill of birds & crawling things
coconut palms, flirt and dance
like latin lovers to a samba beat
a dulcet breaking of waves rhythmic,
& low caressing the sleeping shore

the crisp island breeze had become
a hothouse; tangible, humid and thick
it clung to the fale; a fine sheen
seeping from the hardwood beams
like the beads of sweat kissing her brow

these baptismal tears hydrating
tropical flora, reviving wondrous things
the airs perfume; salty and fresh
notes of vanilla drifting lazily on
a Torres breeze, it filled her lungs

she lay dreaming of her island home
across oceans and continents
across languages foreign and rich

there in her dreaming place she saw
ohana, beautiful sun kissed skin
songs of home, ukulele tunes serenading
the pacific tide, rolling melodies, syllables
of her mother tongue sung in island style

a smiling copper princess entices lovers
island hips lead delicate arms.
a dreamy sigh escapes her lips
as lū'au teases her senses; the taste
of fresh ahi, tropical fruit & sweet potato

now a drift on a slumbering tide
she surrenders content and full
as a steady hum of tiny feet celebrates
life in a temple of two heart beats in one.

Author's Note

Fale - island house (Papuan)
Torres - the Torres Strait between Northern Queensland (Aus) & Papua New Guinea
Ohana - family (Hawaiian)
Lū'au - Traditional Hawaiian feast
Ahi - Yellow Fin Tuna (Hawaiian)

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful journey in your words. You create place, good people and vision for the reader. Your words alive, strong and worthwhile. Thank you dear friend for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo for your generous words John, I appreciate that very much

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Izzy.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Brava! Sensuous, poignant and ripe. Great imagery, rhythm and flow. Your words transport us to a lush, tropical world where the young queen dreams...
Loved it!

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo Annette, for your lovely words; warm and generous. I appreciate your time.

[richieb]

Very beautifully written poem in a dream like world of beach huts and ocean breezes. Your impecable descriptions lead to not only vivid images but also bringing alive the senses of touch and smells. You a very fine writer and I look forward to reading more of your fine work.
Peace,
Richie b.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo for your kind words Richie, is appreciate it very much.

[APOORVA]

i found this influentially beautiful.
keep up

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo for the drop in