E moe malie me ka ‘ala o napua ‘awapuhi
Walking across the carpet, feet sink into heavenly clouds
Fragrances of ginger and plumeria kiss the air
Sliding open the glass door, the linai reveals the ocean landscape
Palm trees sway gently in the trade winds
As day eases into night, tired souls retire into feathery comfort
But only after reading the Aloha greeting:
E moe malie me ka ‘ala o napua ‘awapuhi
Sleep soundly with the sweet scent of ginger blossoms.
Beautiful Holly! I love how you begin the poem with the Hawaiian greeting and then end with the translation. This is such a treat to read. I love your descriptions and word choice! “”Pal trees sway gently in the trade wind.” Beautiful! I was transported! Beautiful imagery and description!
PAlm trees sway gently in the trade winds