THE DAILY WRITE

Rainforest Queen

Poem of magical Hawaii.

The Daily Write prompt June 20th: What would you do if you had unlimited time and no restrictions?

If I could cross the boundaries of time eternal, And shrug away human limitations, Magic would lead me along the cinder paths To the fiery summit of Kilauea, home of Pelehonuamea.

In sparkling moonlight, I would hide among the ferns, Gazing from between the mottled shadows Of Ohia-lehua trees, branches over-hanging The edges of Creation.

In wonder and silence, I would wait for Our Rainforest Queen to rise from cratered home, Fierce and clothed in fire, her gowns flowing, Traveling ever downward to the sea.

There to bath her feet in oceans foam, Steam the crown circling Her brow, As she sheds her robes and dives into the deep, Rising again as new land.

Key Message: Hawaii is calling. Immerse yourself in its magic.

More about Hawaii.

Taressa has loved fairy tales, fables, and imaginary worlds for as long as she can remember. She began imagining and writing her own in grade school and is compelled to continue. To support her compulsions, she has spent her working world life managing businesses of various types and is now self-employed in the hospitality industry in Hawaii. Currently she lives and writes in Pele’s rainforest with her husband, two dogs, one feral chicken, and an imaginary cat. She writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and blogs about life. Some of her current works can be found in the publications Daily Cuppa, The Lark, and Middle Pause.