Up the Pali, the Chinese called this place
the land of Sandalwood.
Ginger and plumeria laden the air.
A solitary gecko chuckles in the night.
Koko head, Koko crater
last point of volcanic activity in Oahu.
Pele, the fire goddess went looking
for a last home here. Found none.
On the plains of Oahu,
pineapples grow green skirts.
Dance in the wind.
8/23? 1983
added 9/15.2016
minor revision
GUAVA JAVA
The sun sculpted rain on the mountains
exoderm of ridges leaving rigid lava teeth exposed
The weight of ironwoods anchored in Pali winds.
8/23? 1983
added 9/15.2016
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