Mahalo Hawai'i

Crystal clear water, clouds drift across the curulean sky      
A sense of peace, like my soul coming at last home      
     
Gentle breezes, perfumed by the island flowers      
Birds sing in chorus full of joy and praise      
     
Warm shimmering sand beckons me to the water      
Where my spirit can cleanse and become free      
     
Walking hand in hand at pink sunset with the one I love      
Barefoot as the laping surf kisses our feet      
     
Quick and soft rainfall, our chance to kiss romance      
Only to be surprised by another perfect rainbow  
 
Memories out on the water, salty spray and warm sun  
Young, tan and strong outrigger canoing against the heaving waves     
     
Lush green volcanic mountains thrusting up to the sky      
The taste of succulant sweet pineapple runs down my chin      
     
Fresh roasted Kona coffee seduces the senses      
The perfect companion to another spectacular sunrise      
     
Fitting that it takes so long to get here      
Leaving behind all that it is ugly, sad, and tedious about life      
     
It's the place I retreat to when the world gets me down      
Mahalo Hawai'i for being my safe and secret sanctuary