by Laurie Barton
Bobbing for hours
in the daiquiri waters of Hanalei Bay
Afloat on a cheap plastic raft
from the ABC Store in Kapa'a
Recalling the world-famous movie star
I had seen jogging that day
A billionaire, muscled and fit
alone on his fine purchased acres
I thought of his face in my envy
offending the goddess of fire
and then Pele zapped me with sunburn.
She marked me with heat, her displeasure:
Be grateful for what I have given--
This bay on this morning is my perfect gift
as you float, as you undulate freely
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