Oh Kauai, Hawaii Forever Be - Keep it Green For Future Generations |
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By: Kathy Ostman-Magnusen Posted: 2008-09-24 02:30:24 |
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This is my 'keep it green' proclamation, of sorts, for the Hawaiian Islands. The island of Kauai is being overbuilt, for such a tiny island. This poem notes what progress brings, and part of the destruction that can happen, because of our thoughtless march toward what we consider to be progress. Embrace these fragile resources, that have been left in our care. Let us remember to tread lightly, on the land and sea, respect the gifts we have been given, so that they might still be there for future generations. Wherever you are, remember that is your own responsibility to protect your own view of the 'Aina', which is 'land' in Hawaiian.Oh Kauai, Hawaii
I am sorry to see such woeful destruction to your land and your seas. All the birds are a calling Oh Kauai my home for the time that they knew you this land on loan.Your mountains forlorn treasures abused too many houses and roads overused.Mud from the hillsides bringing death to the reefs golf course with poison and the fishes deceased.Government projects claiming defense killing the dolphins and whales meant to rest.Trash on the trails leading to God Kapuna's chant loudly people not listening their voices stopped?Pele is angry! She screams with a vengeance throwing fire and rocks new land sent from her flowing lava locks.Taro farmers erased as youth seem to tire a heritage forsaken with loss of desire.Oh Kauai, Hawaii I am sorry to see Whales, dolphins in mourning this beautiful island no longer free.Man in his wisdom forgot to write down that the truth in the matter Kauai, Hawaii is sacred ground.Lists should be made with efforts to meet a promise to the Ina forever precious in prayer needing peace.Forever Kauai? I think maybe not. Without your own people loving you enough to be your voice a prayer in the storm reverently dancing and raising you up.Oh Kauai, Hawaii I am sorry to see such woeful destruction to your land and your seas. All the birds are a calling Oh Kauai my home for the time that they knew you this land on loan.ABOUT Kathy Ostman-MagnusenI paint and sculpt female fantasy art and map fairy tale adventures. I dream of beautiful women on canvas and art of exotic women.I have illustrated for Hay House Inc.,"Women Who Do Too Much" CARDS, taken from Anne Wilson Schaef's book. I also illustrated for Neil Davidson, who was considered for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing, and several other publications. My paintings are collected worldwide.Giclee canvas art work, greeting cards and posters are available for sale on my website:http://www.kathysart.comSign up for my mailing list for FREE ART GIFTS suitable for children: Drawings of whimsical angel pictures, legends of mermaids and fairies in art. Tiny angels whisper fantasy art for shrink art, or coloring pages. Also a "Letter From the Tooth Fairy", ya just never know when you might need one!I am Represented by:Monkdogz Urban Art, Inc., 547 West 27th Street, 5th floor, New York, NY 10001ORIGINAL ART may be purchased through MonkdogzFor pics and information about a wonderful house on the Big Island check out:Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo side, in Pahoa - House for Sale with a Virtual tour link:http://www.squidoo.com/hawaiimlsAloha!~~*~~ |
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