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JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2008-05-21 09:44 PM


Via Pan American

Upon the ridge I see
a polynesian beauty
lying on the ground in lei's
and a colorful flower dress.
Within her sight a sea plane
bringing a load of tourists
from far away shores to
the lush beauty of these
south sea islands.
Soon the plane will land
on the sparkling bay where
ukulele's and hula girls will
welcome them to this island paradise,
and a paradise it will stay
as long as the tourists partake
of its warmth and beauty and
in a few days fly away.

JamesLee
21May
2008


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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 posted 2008-05-21 10:15 PM


Yo James,

I love this one. I know how you feel.  Here in Philly "America Start Here", we get gangs of tourists.  They come in their tour buses through our slums, and they look at us out of their windows.  I just wish they’d leave more money here.

Bobby

passing shadows
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2 posted 2008-05-21 11:27 PM


now that'd be the job to have! a hula girl!


Margherita
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Eternity
3 posted 2008-05-22 07:03 PM


Lovely poem, dear James. Tourism is a blessing, but there are also the negative sides to it, no doubt. I appreciate the quieter days here too ...


Love,
Margherita

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2008-05-22 07:03 PM


Thank you Robert and passing shadows for the nice responses...James
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