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Tag Archives: Molokai
The Queen Never Lost Her Crown
Monk Seals already have to sunbathe on plastic-covered beaches now and they might be displaced from their home in Molokai’s shore waters by another species of seal the deadliest the world has known far beyond merely invasive but sadly, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in america, american flag, hawaii, Molokai, monk seals, occupation, poem, Poetry, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged environment, hawaii, hawaiian kingdom, Hawaiian Sovereignty, hawaiians, invasive species, Molokai, monk seals, navy seals, occupation, ocean, poem, Poetry, protect mauna kea, sustainable coastlines hawaii, us navy, water, writing
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In The Sky
I. Helicopters buzz alongside lush-green sea cliffs through sacred valleys and over farmland, cutting through peace and quiet, cutting through silence like knives chop, chop, chop, a reminder of missionaries sharpening their blades, chopping the islands like venison … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, collateral damage, farmers, farming, hawaii, helicopters, history, Iraq, Molokai, occupation, poem, Poetry, Syria, tanka, Uncategorized, war, war tax resistance, writing
Tagged Afghanistan, deer, hawaii, Hawaiian Sovereignty, helicopter tours, helicopters, history, iraq, Kaho'olawe, Maui, military, missionaries, Molokai, noise pollution, occupation, Peace, poem, poetry, religion, sacred land, sea cliffs, tanka, theft, tourism, venison, war
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The Birds Are Still Flying: Ode To Kaho’olawe
They watched as it bled blood red clouding the ocean and asked themselves how? They forgot that it’s alive dying slowly as God cries and green turns to brown. Veins are nothing without blood but tears wash away sacredness … Continue reading
Posted in hawaii, Kaho'olawe, Molokai, poem, Poetry, tanka, Uncategorized, Vieques, writing
Tagged Afghanistan, birds, environment, erosion, hawaii, heaven, hell, iraq, Kaho'olawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, paradise, poem, poetry, tanka, taxes, training, unexploded ordnance, Vietnam, war
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Like Fresh Venison
The helicopters buzz alongside sea cliffs through sacred valleys and over farms cutting through silence cutting through peace like butcher knives the ‘chop, chop, chop’ a reminder of the missionaries slicing these islands up like fresh venison taking everything from … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, hawaii, history, human rights, humanity, occupation, poem, Poetry, Uncategorized, war, war tax resistance, writing
Tagged Afghanistan, deer meat, hawaii, helicopters, Lili'uokalani, military, Molokai, occupation, poem, poetry, tourism, venison, war, war tax resistance
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Hawaiian Hurricane Haiku: Tropical Storm Postscript
1.) And then came the rain following the hurricane Tropical Storm Lane 2.) Everything is wet and the rain is still falling. Gardens are grateful. 3.) We’re all still alive us and all the animals horse and ducks … Continue reading
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
EMERGENCY ALERT BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. That is the message that I would have received this past Saturday at just past 8 o’clock in the morning if I had a … Continue reading
Posted in america, farm, farming, hawaii, North Korea, poem, Poetry, Uncategorized, war, war tax resistance, writing
Tagged americs, death, emergency alert, farming, fear, gardening, hawaii, Hiroshima, Japan, Molokai, Nagasaki, North Korea, nuclear weapons, Oahu, poem, poetry, war
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Cranberry Sunflower-Seed Sourdough Bread
07 August 2017 I’m sitting here tonight alone at the Maui airport eating Friendly Farm’s Cranberry Sunflower Seed Sourdough Bread and I wish that you were here with me and I wish that we had butter
Rescued Me (ode to our dogs)
Adopted rescued saved we gave her food and shelter and felt her ribs go away day by day she grew stronger and healthier and I’m wealthier now than I’ve ever been though I don’t have two dimes to rub together … Continue reading
Posted in animal abuse, animal adoption, animals, aspca, dogs, farm, farming, farms, hawaii, humane society, love, Molokai, pets, Pit Bull, poem, Poetry, puppies, rescued, second chance farm, Shar-Pei, Sharpull, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged animal abuse, animal adoption, animal rights, animals, aspca, dogs, hawaii, humane society, love, Molokai, pets, Pit Bull, poem, poetry, puppies, Shar-Pei, Sharpull, writing
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Rainbows And Butterflies
She brought me rainbows and butterflies to dry all those tears I was drowning in we got puppy dogs and ice cream she warmed my heart like a sunbeam and when we played scrabble she let me win … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Belgium, dancing, dreams, Europe, farm, farming, farms, Flamenco, France, Germany, hawaii, Ireland, life, memories, Molokai, Netherlands, planes, poem, Poetry, Prague, rainbow, Spain, summer, the present, time, travel, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Belgium, Butterflies, Czech Republic, farm, farming, France, Germany, hawaii, Ireland, Kafka, life, love, Molokai, Netherlands, poem, poetry, Prague, rainbows, Rhine, Spain, Travel, writing
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Be Humane: The Spay & Neuter Song
On the island of Molokai In a place they call Kalae There was a cat Named after a Phish song This here is his story It might get a little gory But Once you know the lyrics please feel … Continue reading
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