CAMPING AT HONALOA
I'm sitting out here
under a tree
under the stars
next to the sea
writing by flashlight
hearing the night sounds
of surf and frogs
and other campers
laughing and chatting
from their tents
nearby.
Soon
I'll go inside my own
tent
lie down
beside my sweet love
and sleep deep sleep.
Mahalo.
Lilith Rogers
January 21st, 2007
PERSPECTIVE
Woke up early
with money
or the lack of it
on my mind.
Had a dream
I was at a laundramat
with not enough quarters
to do the wash.
I started reading
old newspapers
I've had piled
by my bed
since I arrived last week--
all about war, pollution
old women run over
by speeders
in crosswalks
in Honolulu.
Put the newspapers down
and started worrying
about money some more.
Finally got up
fed the dogs
and the cat
straightened up my little shack
had a banana
and tangerine
fresh from my friend's trees
found a pair of swim fins
that fit just right.
Thought,
maybe this is a sign
the dolphins are in
down at Kehena Beach.
Got my little kit together--
mask and snorkel
cap and snacks.
Went out to the street
and hitched a ride
down.
It’s been a couple hours now
and no dolphins yet.
Still no money either
but hey
I've got the sea
the sky
and who knows--
maybe dolphins
by and by.
Aloha.
Lilith Rogers
January 24th, 2007