Yes, another day in Paradise

Chapters unfold of a new life

shallow wastelands fallow now
In stead a fertile ground

This time it’s good and beginning growth
Still at times frustrations are about

Honolulu ever paradisical in spite of additions
brightness of the golden sun glints off mirrored windows

noon is no longer siesta time
picturesque palms greet the maddening rush

hint of old Hawai’i everywhere you seek
Pa’u riders pau till holiday

Men still on top in business and surf
Prominent women look so unseemly.

*Pa’u refers to the Hawaiian wrap around skirt worn by women and in this case while riding horseback
*pau: finished, “pau hana” finish work, end of day