open the door to a
benign, muggy cloak
pattering of sequestered gecko
ceaseless hymns of wave, Myna and Finch
crowing roosters at large
tour birds of paradise
lush, coral ginger
milky plumeria, red hibiscus
aloha issued from slender palms
mesmerizing splendor
contemplate West Maui
wee Molokini
nebulous kaho’olawe, Lanai
stilled lava, contrasting tawny sand
firmament of azure
grinding sand betwixt toes
spartan feet carte blanche
eases, wears down the mind’s disquiet
a cerebral-bodily sojourn
calming the pace of thought
kind, welcoming Maui
Photo and poem © DC Lessoway
DC Lessoway 
I head to Maui every summer and do it with an overwhelming sense of graditude that I can. I printed this out and it will be with me. Such wonderful words. I will read to unwind and be in the moment. Thx
Oh thank you so much! One cannot get a great complement! I too love Maui, it’s every second year for us, but we love it the same!