I’m outside walking on a January day;
the sidewalks and the sky are matching gray.
I pull my hands into my sleeves,
–the cold wet air is biting me–
but inside there’s a flame no one can see.
I’ve got Maui warmth
hidden in my heart.
The sunshine from Paia
is here to stay, yeah.
Oh, yeah, aloha!
Oh, yeah, aloha!
When you are in Hawaii,
no one asks you why
you’re doing what you’re doing
or you’re wearing what you’re wearing, today.
They say, “Oh, hey, aloha!
Hope you have a great day!
Oh, hey, aloha,
it’s just fine doing things your own way.”
When I was out swimming
with my brothers in the sea
I cut my foot on coral
now the sea’s inside of me.
I’ve got mermaid scars
(perhaps I’ll grow a tail).
The ocean’s salt is in my blood
and bright Maui stars
are ever in my eyes.
So oh, hey, aloha,
hope you’re having a great day
Oh hey aloha,
I’ll be going back to Maui,
someday.
Anna I just loved this. thank you!! such beautiful photos…see you soon!!! Sophia
On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 10:24 PM Just East Of Crazy Land wrote:
> Anna Eastland posted: “I’m outside walking on a January day; the sidewalks > and the sky are matching gray. I pull my hands into my sleeves, –the cold > wet air is biting me– but inside there’s a flame no one can see. I’ve got > Maui warmth hidden in my heart. The sunshine f” >
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Thanks, Sophia! 🙂 It was such a joy being able to travel to Maui…I’m glad I can share a little of the warmth and beauty with everyone here!
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Your next book: Maui Moments!
More please😘
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Great idea! 🙂 glad you’re enjoying the poems!
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