Letter to my Mother

Dear Mom,

Our journey was no easy one and I apologize for all the gaps in time where I just couldn't handle family.  Looking back, I now see how every experience in life and every one we had, prepared me to be who I am today. 

Today, I can honestly say that I know I am loved.  We've come such a long way and I thank God every day that I now have my Mom when I want to talk to her.  I feel good about our relationship today and it is such an amazing feeling!

What we went through then, was the training I needed for now and I am thankful.  I am waiting for your next visit, so I can show you what home looks like.  I want to sip coffee at sunrise with you and slip out to the west side for sunset. I want to take lots of ugly pictures for the scrapbook, I want to do all the things we used to do together and all the things we never did. 

Aloha wau 'ia 'oe,

Kahala Lei
copyright 2016

Gifts

I can't stop writing but I do not know what I am writing for.  God always said that when He gives you a gift, don't question it, just use it. 

Letter to my Father

Dear Dad,

Many moons ago, I came into your life and our bond was thus created. From stories of how I was your little girl and used to wait for you to come home, all the way unto this day where I always make sure my Dad has a place in my home for himself and still wait for you to come home. I guess some things never change.  You will always be the first man in my life. 

Yeah life had its ups and downs and we went through hell and back together, but Dad, the key word that I always hang onto is that we did it together.  Like a family should. You never let those obstacles stop you from being a father, as hard as it was.  You never let anything come between us and that was my first lesson in real love.  You loved me enough not to leave monger than I could handle.  

You never knew God per se, but you also never knew how many of those qualities are within you.  You never realized how much you have taught me. 

You've come a long way Dad, and I am proud of the man you are today.  If ever did a man age like fine wine, you have certainly done that. I'll always be a proud daughter, Dad.  I love you.


Kahala Lei
copyright 2016

Ode to Poetry

Oh Poetry
Its been a couple nights and a few years
I've missed you

I miss your fragrance

As you walk on by

I miss your voice

When you call my name

I miss your touch

When the crowd snaps! snaps!

Oh Poetry

I didn't mean to go away

Abandoning you

Let's reunite, Poetry

We can still have this night together

Just this night

Oh Poetry

Kahala Lei

copyright 2016