Ode for an EcoAmerica

Barack Obama State of the Union Posted 2/25/2009 12:34 PM HST aloha...inspired by our President Aloha poets,                          Amidst the Gulf South oil spill elicited by foreign oil  companies, the killing our precious wildlife, and big oil's attack on  our beautiful environment, here is a glimpse of hope for America  I composed after the inauguration of  President Obama  and posted on  my blog site, Honolulu Advertiser  2/25/2009. Clarity Above the Call:  EcoAmerica Destiny has known procrastination   yet senses of honor wake a nation Come forward one and disagree all   only to rise above the call To lift from depths a fearless debate   with hopes for the last day of hate Dawnings of ages may come and go   yet this one we must never forgo Old adages remain throughout the ages   as one defining moment yet still rages Collective we stand to prove our innovation   inviting to join all in conversation Define the moment when the definitive rule   yet identity can abide inside with cool Now ingenuity again rears its knowing head   in an unborn city that lies just ahead A new dawn of day clarity rings true   within our patriot game abide me and you To be the first responder with fist unclenched   to thirst and ponder economic stench One nation shakes in this holy moment   in a time its picture is posted as potent Where optimism seeks a healthy wealthy ambition   amid realms of public opinion Debate with vision give and take pledges   as home and hearth smooth all the edges Wide girth to the new engagements we fight   peacemeal between what's wrong and right True peace can take a shot across the bow   bold plan be a mover show the way somehow Now providence include us all once again   on any given day on any where or when Key agendas its true we all can dispute   yet history knows its her we salute Let simple and honest and clear be our budget   where skirmishes fail and cannot budge it Plant economic gardens and dig what you may   hint at an outline where all have a say Self sufficience will suffice more than once or twice   only beg your pardon and try to be nice Uplift and be candid riff on the splendid   rave and rant then see how it ended Tow the big line batten down those taxes   dig a deep fire line use your best axes To blacken is no way just strengthen the day   come together breech the tether get above the fray As race and gender are no equity bender   chase your hurrah and clarify, be the sender Now here is America

Feeling Loopy

Aloha poets,
                       Feeling loopy inspires today's poem. Enjoy!



A Little Shack on the Heart of the Horizon


Wield a video as times will change all in the heart of good faith
In neon bells hear the ring the canyons in lonely breaths of haste
Island ways of cool ocean breeze, a sort of ma'alahi resort
Lazy waves lap upon the shore in cozy calms of comfort


Suns set in the west in fires so bright we turn at bay
Angel's teeth bleed desires to sightly churn the day
Self-affirming assesses more value as procrastination runs
Hearts charge in deliberation riding out with blazing guns


Suffering surf shores up wonder for houses to showcase
While oil drips upon the seas, blackness douses earth's face
The pull of choice in paper chase tells us she's dangerous
Dull voices scrape the waste across wide spans still rangerless


To swat it all down in fragile regions as changing currents bode
Is to weaponize a ghost pepper in hopes of a lighter load
Happiness is a lofty ball that may land on mitt or cuff
Ma'alahi is the island way, ma'alahi is happy enough

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