THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

Annabel Lee a poem by Edgar Allan Poe

2011-05-24T17:22:00.001-10:00

Mermaid, a photo by bodiver on Flickr.

It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.

I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea;
But we loved with a love that was more than love-
I and my Annabel Lee;
With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me.

And this was the reason that, long ago,
In this kingdom by the sea,
A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling
My beautiful Annabel Lee;
So that her highborn kinsman came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in a sepulchre
In this kingdom by the sea.

The angels, not half so happy in heaven,
Went envying her and me-
Yes!- that was the reason (as all men know,
In this kingdom by the sea)
That the wind came out of the cloud by night,
Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.

But our love it was stronger by far than the love
Of those who were older than we-
Of many far wiser than we-
And neither the angels in heaven above,
Nor the demons down under the sea,
Can ever dissever my soul from the soul
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee.

For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side
Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride,
In the sepulchre there by the sea,
In her tomb by the sounding sea.

If a poem by Rudyard Kipling

2011-05-24T17:08:00.001-10:00

[4-?], a photo by Alaa AL-Ghofaily ..✿ on Flickr.

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too:
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream and not make dreams your master;
If you can think and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same:
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build'em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings,
And never breathe a word about your loss:
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings---nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much:
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!

Spring time

2011-04-16T08:28:00.001-10:00

Spring time, a photo by Mara ~earth light~ on Flickr.

One day in this imperfect world, we will all meet our Father in Heaven and the lion and lamb will sit side by side in perfect harmony.

Vishu Kani........

2011-04-14T23:52:00.001-10:00

Vishu Kani........, a photo by aroon_kalandy on Flickr.

I have travelled to many foreign countries as a child and have learned to respect the traditions and cultures of others. This is a beautiful presentation.

Tarde triste

2011-04-10T00:54:00.001-10:00

Tarde triste, a photo by Eduardo Amorim on Flickr.

The reflection of this man's soul is always seen through his beautiful eyes. I am blessed to know Eduardo Amorim.

Much Aloha,
Moana xo

Things, More Things, Stars, Journey

2011-01-25T18:16:00.001-10:00

Things, More Things, Stars, Journey
Originally uploaded by rufuszulu

The words quoted by Rhoda E. McCullock are so true. I am rediscovering my purpose here on flickr and am following my own heart's desire. I love this photograph. It speaks volumes to my heart. <3

The Absolute Best in Reggae: Meet J Boog (Hawaii/California)

2011-01-22T18:36:00.000-10:00

The Absolute Best in Reggae: Meet J Boog (Hawaii/California): "J Boog (Born Jerry Afemata) is a singer born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, Ca. Growing up in a large family, he was always surrounded..."

Hummingbird

2011-01-19T17:03:00.002-10:00

Hummingbird
Originally uploaded by .:REOrante:. Emilio Orantes

Hummingbirds take extraordinary to a whole new level. They are the smallest warm-blooded creatures on the planet, but they are also among the fastest. With wings that beat up to 200 times every second, they are among nature’s most accomplished athletes, the only birds able to hover, fly backwards, and even upside down. Hummingbird metabolisms are set in permanent overdrive, requiring them to consume more than half their body weight in nectar every day, yet even so, they remain in constant threat of starving to death as they sleep. To survive the night, they fluff up their feathers and adjust their thermostats, decreasing their body temperatures by half and reducing their heart rate from 600 beats per minute to a mere 36.

Because hummingbirds live their lives in fast forward, much of their fascinating world is typically lost to human perception. But using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds’ magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. Amazing footage shows these little powerhouses are far more than delicate nectar gatherers — they are also deadly predators. And watch as the birds display their elaborate mating rituals, showing off with nose dives that subject them to over ten G’s of force — enough to cause an experienced fighter pilot to black out!

These tiny marvels dazzle and delight bird watchers all over the world, and NATURE reveals their stunning abilities as they have never been seen before.

Through Bri's Lens and his beautiful eyes, his soul......

2010-11-25T17:52:00.000-10:00

Kāua i ka wai Wai olohia o Kahualoa Kokōhi i ka wai puhia E ku'u aloha, e ō mai Kaomi i ka wai Wai māpuna hā'ale i ka poli Pahe'e i ka wai lohia E ku'u aloha, e ō mai Pūhemo i ka wai Wai welawela hō'eha i ka 'ili E inu i ka wai a kena E ku'u aloha, e ō mai

Surf's Always Up For Eddie Aikau....A Tribute

2010-10-18T20:15:00.000-10:00

Edward Ryon Makuahanai "Eddie" Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) is one of the most respected names in surfing. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu. He saved many lives and became well known as a big-wave surfer. "Eddie" was a true symbol of Aloha.

Born on the island of Maui, Aikau later moved to O'ahu with his family in 1959. In 1968, he became the first lifeguard hired by the City & County of Honolulu to work on the North Shore. Not one life was lost while he served as lifeguard at Waimea Bay. Eddie braved surf that often reached 20 feet high or more to make a rescue. He became very famous for surfing the bigHawaiian surf and won several surfing awards including First Place at the prestigious 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. The local saying, "Eddie Would Go," refers to his stoke to take on big waves that other surfers would shy away from and his courage to make a rescue in impossible situations.

"Eddie" became involved in perpetuating his Hawaiian heritage. In 1976, the Polynesian Voyaging Society sailed the Hokule'a on a successful 30-day, 2500 mile journey following the ancient route of the Polynesian migration between the Hawaiian and Tahitian islands. In 1978, a second voyage of the traditional sailing canoe was planned. At 31 years of age, Aikau was selected for this voyage as a crew member. The Hokule'a left the Hawaiian Islands on March 16, 1978. The double-hulled voyaging canoe developed a leak in one of the hulls and later capsized in stormy weather about twelve miles south of the island of Molokai. In an attempt to get to land to save his crew and the Hokule'a, Aikau paddled toward Lanai on his surfboard. Hours later a commercial airplane spotted the Hokule'a and the rest of the crew was soon rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Aikau was missing at sea. Despite great search efforts "Eddie" was never seen again.

In The Midnight Garden His Light Resonates Through Us...

2010-10-16T19:26:00.000-10:00

A is for Allah, nothing but Allah; Ba is the beginning of Bismillah; Ta is for Taqwa, bewaring of Allah;and Tha is for Thawab, a reward; Ja is for Janna, the Garden of Paradise; Ha is for Hajj, the blessed pilgrimage; Kha is for Khaatem, the seal of the prophethood given to the Prophet, Muhammed (SAW); Da is for Deen, Al-Islam, religion with Allah since time began; Dha is for dhikr, remembering Allah; And Ra is for the month of Ramadhan, ohh Ramadhan; Za is for Zakat to pure our greed, when we give our money to those in need; Sa is for Salamu alaikum, peace be with you wa'alaikum assalam; Sha is for shams, the shining sun, which Allah placed for everyone; And Sua is for salat, for when we pray facing him, everyday, facing him, till we meet our lord; Allah there's only one God and Muhammed is his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah; Dua is for duha, the morning light, the sun has turned from red to white; Tua is for tareeq, the path to walk upon; And Dhua is for dhil, a shadow; And Aa is for ilm, the thin
g to know, to make our knowledge grow, in Islam; Gha is for ghaib, a world unseen and that we know is not a dream; Fa is for, the Opening, Al-Fatiha; And Qua for the Qur'an, the book of God; And Ka is for kalima, a word we're taught to teach us what is good and what is not; a Nd La is for the beginning of La ilaha illa'allah; Ma is for the Messenger Muhammed-ur-Rasoolillah. La ilaha illa'allah, Muhammed-ur-Rasulilllah; Allah, there's only one God and Muhammed is his Messenger. Allah, la ilaha illa'allah; Na is for nawm, the sleep God gave to give us rest after the day; Ha is for the Hijra, the journey that, the Prophet made; And Wa for wudu before we pray to help us wash our sins away; And Ya for Yawm-mid-Deen; Allah, there's only one God and Muhammed is his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah; Allah, there's only one God and Jesus was his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah; Allah, there's only one God and Moses was his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah; Allah, there's only one God and Abraham was his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah; Allah, there's only one God and Noah was his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah; Allah, there's only one God and he created Adam, and we are the children of Adam. Allah,La ilaha illa'allah; Allah, there's only one God and Muhammed is his Messenger. Allah, La ilaha illa'allah.

Chris Angel......

2010-10-13T22:01:00.001-10:00

Having an open mind towards his tricks and what he is about.
Some people will be offended. I do not judge, I appreciate but discern.

Calling All Angels.....33 Miners Rescued in Chile

2010-10-12T21:10:00.001-10:00

I need a sign to let me know you're here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
'Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup

When there is no place safe and no safe place to put my head
When you feel the world shake from the words that are said

And I'm calling all angels
I'm calling all you angels

I won't give up if you dont give up.....

I need a sign to let me know you're here
'Cause my TV set just keeps it all from being clear
I want a reason for the way things have to be
I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me

When children have to play inside so they don't disappear
And private eyes solve marriage lies cause we don't talk for years
And futbol teams are kissing Queens
and losing sight of having dreams
In a world that what we want is only what we want until it's ours

And I'm calling all angels
I'm calling all you angels

I won't give up if you dont give up.....

2010-10-12T01:40:00.000-10:00

~Chasing Cars~

We'll do it all
Everything
On our own

We don't need
Anything
Or anyone

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me
And just forget the world?

I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel

Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me
And just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden
That's bursting into life

Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads

I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me
And just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden
That's bursting into life

All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes
They're all I can see

I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things
Will never change for us at all

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me
And just forget the world?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I have crossed the boundaries of space and time with you
my dear sweet friend, Planet 3. God's love and grace has
taken us to another place where He has shown us His
mercy, grace, and unconditional love......ILY xo

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2010-10-10T21:48:00.000-10:00

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Touch And Go......An Invitation To Arouse the Senses

2010-10-09T17:14:00.000-10:00

Mojandolo Todo.....

2010-10-08T19:24:00.003-10:00

Tendida
con los muslos como alas abiertas
dispuestas al vuelo
me incitas me invitas a viajar
por lÃ¡cteas vÃ as
y negros agujeros
levemente desvelados
por tu mano que juega
con pudores y sudores
enjugando entre pÃ©talos de carne el estigma
de tu flor mas desnuda
mojÃ¡ndolo todo
mojÃ¡ndolo todo
volando por universos de licor.

HÃºmedas llamas
los labios que con tus dedos
delicadamente delatas, dilatas para mÃ
mostrÃ¡ndome obscena la cueva del milagro
por donde emana el lÃ quido rayo
de la vida incandescente fuente,
lechosa lava salpicaduras de agua
profunda que inunda
mojÃ¡ndolo todo
mojÃ¡ndolo todo
volando por universos de licor.

mojÃ¡ndolo todo

Mi boca
besando tus labios incendiados
se dispone a beber
en tu cÃ¡liz de polen y licor
y, entre zumos y zumbidos
de olas y alas,
libidinosamente libar
el nÃ©ctar
de la flor de tus mareas...
lamiendo la miel salada que te fluye
y quema mi lengua que vibra, lasciva,
entre savia y saliva
mojÃ¡ndolo todo,
mojÃ¡ndolo todo,
volando por universos de licor.

Mis alas
de cera batiendo, combatiendo
tu fuego en oleadas
de ardientes espumas y plumas
e Icaro volando
tan alto, tan alto
que a punto de entrar en el jardÃ n del EdÃ©n
fundido su vuelo por tu derramado sol
cae como el angel exterminado
al mar de los naufragios
mojÃ¡ndolo todo,
mojÃ¡ndolo todo,
volando por universos de licor..

mojÃ¡ndolo todo,
mojÃ¡ndolo todo,
volando por universos de licor..

Goldfinger 007....

2010-10-07T10:21:00.005-10:00

Being a photographer and model is one thing to be proud of
and I consider it a wonderful goal accomplished in life.
Having expanded as an artist and pushed my creative side to
the fullest, has no boundaries.
My blog will be the canvas of my mind.......
I intend to blow it and blow it far!!!!!!!

~Summer Solstice Rainbow~

2010-10-04T16:44:00.000-10:00

~Lai`iekawai~

Aia Lâ`ieikawai
I ka uka wale la
O Paliuli

Hui:
O ka nani helu `ekahi
O Paliuli

Kau mai la ke ali`i
I ka `êheu o nâ manu

Ua lohe paha i ka honi mai
I ka pû lau`î o Mali`o

Ha`ina `ia mai ka puana
O Kawai`a`alalehuaoPaliuli

~~~~~~~~~
Lâ`ieikawai can be found
In the uplands
Of Paliuli

Chorus:
The beautiful one
Of Paliuli

There she rests
On the wings of the birds

Listening perhaps
To the ti leaf flute of Mali`o

The story is told of
Kawai`a`alalehuaoPaliuli (Lâ`ieikawai, Goddess of the Hawaiian Rainbows)

~Flying Dreams~The Tale of the Wind Horse"

2010-09-29T13:55:00.002-10:00

A Choctaw Legend
At the time when day and night were still deciding who comes first, there lived a Horse that will never be seen again. The Horse was not one that would become as the dying buffalo, for this Horse had no enemies.

The reason that this Horse would not be seen again was because of love.

It is a story that begins this way.

The Horse, who was called Wind Horse, was the fastest and gentlest of all the Indian ponies. He felt no fear, there was not one that would harm him. If there was an Indian wounded or that needed a ride, Wind Horse was there to care and to carry the Indian. Because of the kindness of Wind Horse, there is no more.

One day, as Wind Horse was feeling the good feeling from being free, he heard a cry for help. He ran to the edge of the forest and saw an Indian child Boy caught in a trap meant for Bear. The boy's foot was cut off and the Boy could not move. Wind Horse went to the side of the Boy and as the Boy leaned against him, he bent to let the Boy get on his back.

The Boy, who had no name, could not believe that this beautiful Horse would come to him as a friend. All his life he had lived alone, for with his bad leg no one wanted him. As he rode the wind on the horse, he could feel the good feeling that Wind Horse felt. It was as if he were whole and that he was with family.

Wind Horse knew that the wound that the Boy had was one that could not be fixed or healed. He was taking the Boy to the place of the Indian Hunting Ground. This place was where all were made whole and had no fear or need. Wind Horse felt sadness that one as young as this Boy had to go to the Ground but he knew that it would be for the best.

As they traveled, the Boy noticed that the trail was always changing. First it was as it was when the Boy had been hurt, then it was as it was when he had been happy. Then it was the time when he had not been born. Soon he saw things that he did not recognize. The Boy became more close to Wind Horse, for he began to fear.

Wind Horse had seen the times and had seen the Boy and his life. He had felt the feelings of the Boy. Wind Horse knew that if he continued this ride, he would not be free any more. For the feelings that the Boy felt were now becoming the feelings of Wind Horse. For Wind Horse was the last of his race, the race of Horses that would feel the feelings of the rider.

Should the rider remain on the Horse of Wind, he would share the fate of the rider, for then a bond would be made that would not and could not be broken. Wind Horse knew of this bond, and as a result, always put off the rider before any bond was made. This time, Wind Horse knew this would be his last rider.

As they traveled, the Boy began to talk to Wind Horse and Wind Horse listened. He listened to the hopes of the Boy that someday he would run with the leaves that blew across the ground. He listened as the Boy wished for someone to care and love the Boy who had the bad leg. As Wind Horse listened, he began to feel the love for the Boy that the Boy had wanted to give a friend.

"Yes," Wind Horse thought, "This is my last ride for I have found one that needs the feelings that I can give. Since I am the last of my race, I will spend the rest of my time with the one that can and will give the feelings that I need."

Wind Horse turned his head and nuzzled the Boy's head. He began to slow, for the end of the journey was near. The Boy looked up and saw the home of those who had gone before. He realized that his journey was the last one he would ever make. He began to feel fear. But as the Horse stopped to let the Boy down, the Boy realized that he had two good legs and that all his wounds, hunger, need, and hurt were gone. The Horse made no move to leave and the Boy knew that the Horse had also made his last journey.

Wind Horse had never brought his riders to the Hunting Ground, so he was not familiar with the place. He had a new world to explore and he had a friend to explore it with. As Wind Horse and the Boy walked into their new world, the Indian People felt a great sadness. Even though the People could not know what was happening, the feeling of great loss and unhappiness was all around. Wind Horse could hear their cries of despair, but he knew that with the passing of many suns and moons, they would soon forget him and his race.

Wind Horse had made his last journey. He would miss all his travels and the friends that he had made and helped along the way. He prayed to the Great Spirit to send a reminder to the Indian People of the friendship that he and the Indian People had shared. And with Wind Horse's prayer, the Horse was given to the Indian People as friends.
~~~~~~~~~

This is just a bit of my folklore, heritage, and art I wished to share.
Planet 3 was too fast for me!!! There are some photos I only want to share
without comments, just for you to see and enjoy. This artwork is special
to me and what it symbolizes; Love.

Aloha,
Moanalani :)

BODY PAINTING

2010-09-28T22:54:00.002-10:00

2010-09-18T17:52:00.000-10:00

The Eagle of Freedom

0, that Eagle of Freedom! when cloud upon cloud
Swathed the sky of my own native land with a shroud,
When lightnings gleamed fiercely, and thunderbolts rung,
How proud to the tempest those pinions were flung!
Though the wild blast of battle rushed fierce through the air
With darkness and dread, still the eagle was there;
Unquailing, still speeding, his swift flight was on,
Till rainbow of peace crowned the victory won.

0, that Eagle of Freedom! age dims not his eye,
He has seen earth's mortality spring, bloom, and die!
He has seen the strong nations rise, flourish, and fall,
He mocks at Time's changes, he triumphs o'er all;
He has seen our own land with forests o'erspread,
He sees it with sunshine and joy on its head;
And his presence will bless this his own chosen clime,
Till the Archangel's fiat is set upon time.

© Alfred B. Street

I Rise......

2010-09-17T22:04:00.000-10:00

Good night my angel time to close you eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say

I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Where ever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away...

A Man With His Story...It's Time For A Self-Portrait

2010-09-17T17:22:00.001-10:00

Andrea Costa Photography

2010-09-14T14:20:00.000-10:00

Float On...

2010-09-13T19:28:00.002-10:00

2010-09-11T22:42:00.001-10:00

What are you doing
for the rest of your life?
We could watch the stars at night,
twinkling high above.
'Cause I promise you,
for the rest of your life
I will be there by your side,
I will be your love.
What are you doing
for the rest of your life?
If you believe in destiny
then how can you not see
that I'll be with you
for the rest of your life.
Someday you will realize
we were meant to be.
Time flies on guilded wings
and faith in my heart it sings,
but I just have to know one thing...
What are you doing
for the rest of your life?
Cold I be the only one
to know this part of you?
And you will find,
for the rest of your life
that I will love you
for the rest of mine.
Yes I will love you
for the rest of mine...

La`iekawai~The Goddess of Hawaii's Rainbows

2010-09-08T18:28:00.001-10:00

ROMANCE OF LAIEIKAWAI

Laie-i-ka-wai and her twin sister Laie-lohelohe are born at Laie on Oahu of Kahauokapaka the father, chief of the northern lands of the island, and Malaekahana the mother. Since the father has vowed to let no daughter born to his wife live until she bears him a son, the mother conceals the birth of the twins and gives them to her own relatives to rear, Laie-lohelohe to Ka-puka-i-haoa to bring up at the heiau at Ku-kani-loko, and Laie-i-ka-wai to Waka, who first hides her in a cave near Laie which can be reached only by diving into the pool which conceals the entrance, and then takes her to the uplands of Puna. Here she builds a tapu house for her ward thatched with bird feathers, and gives her birds to wait upon her and mists to hide her from the sight of men until such time as a suitable lover shall appear to make her his wife.

The first whose suit seems acceptable is Kauakahi-ali‘i, ruling chief of Kauai and husband of Ka-ili-o-ka-lau-o-ke-koa (Skin like the leaf of the koa). The reappearance of his wife whom he had mourned for dead prevents the appointed meeting, but on his return to Kauai he relates the adventure and the young chiefs of that island are stirred by the story. Aiwohikupua meets her nightly in dream and goes to woo her, but even the presence of his four sweet-scented kupua sisters, named after the four varieties of maile vine whose scent they inherit, cannot shake her refusal. Enraged by the insult, he abandons the sisters in the forest. His fifth and favorite sister, Ka-hala-o-mapuana (The fragrant hala blossom) refuses to abandon them. Through her clever management she attracts the attention of Laie-i-ka-wai and the five are adopted as sisters and made the guardians of Paliuli. They drive off their brother upon his second attempt to win the chiefess, and a guardian mo‘o named Kiha-nui-lulu-moku (Great mo‘o shaking the island) completes his discomfiture. Another and more favored young chief from Kauai named Hauailike is also expelled by the watchful youngest sister.

Waka now arranges a match with Ke-kalukalu-o-ke-wa, younger brother of Ka-ili-o-ka-lau-o-ke-koa and successor with her to Kauakahi as ruling chief of Kauai. Just as the formal marriage (hoao) is about to be consummated, a young rascal from Puna named Hala-aniani, aided by his sorceress sister, carries her off on his surfboard in place of the legitimate lover. Waka finds them sleeping together and abandons the girl in a rage, stripping her of mist and bird guardians and of the house thatched with feathers whose protection her loose conduct has forfeited. The five sisters and the great mo‘o, however, refuse to abandon their mistress. Since the Kauai chief has made her twin sister Laie-lohelohe his wife in place of their disgraced mistress, they determine to retrieve her fortunes by providing a more splendid match, and the clever youngest sister is despatched, with the great mo‘o as carrier, to fetch their oldest brother who lives as a god in a tapu house in the very center of the sun in the highest heavens. While she is away on this errand the group leave Paliuli and travel about the island and, meeting an old family guardian and seer named Hulu-maniani, make their home with him as adopted daughters at Honopuwai-akua on Kauai.

Throughout the course of the story this old seer (kaula) has been following around the islands after the rainbow sign which hovers over the place where Laie-i-ka-wai is hidden, determined to make this new divinity his chief and thus provide for his own old age.

Ka-onohi-o-ka-la (Eyeball of the sun) looks favorably upon his sister's proposal and, putting off his nature as a god, he descends to earth, strips the enemies of Laie-i-ka-wai of their lands and power and, leaving Ke-kalukalu-o-ke-wa and the twin sister rulers over Kauai, gives to each of the sisters rule over one of the other islands of the group and takes Laie-i-ka-wai up on a rainbow to live with him in Ka-hakaekaea.

All goes well until, on one of his visits to earth to see that all goes well there, he notices the budding beauty of his sister-in-law. He presses his attentions and succeeds in securing her. His wife in the heavens wonders what important affairs keep him so long on earth. In the temple at Kahakaekaea stands the gourd Lau-ka-palili which reveals to one who looks within what is going on below. Laie-ika-wai discovers her husband's infidelity and reports him to his parents, who live with her in the heavens. They banish him to become a wandering spirit, the first lapu (ghost) in Hawaii. Laie-i-ka-wai returns to earth and lives like a god with her sister. Today she is worshiped as Ka-wahine-o-ka-liula (Lady of the twilight, mist, or mirage).

August 27, 2010 Mother Teresa Tribute

2010-08-27T19:36:00.000-10:00

The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.
Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according
to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to
do the humble work.
~Mother Teresa

Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness,
of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the
Kingdom of God - the rest will be given.
I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a
love letter to the world.
~Mother Teresa

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can
be no more hurt, only more love.
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to
that person, a beautiful thing.
It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to
love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve
hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved
in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where our
love for each other must start.
~Mother Teresa

Selena - I could fall in love

2010-08-26T00:10:00.001-10:00

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON on Vimeo by Dean Fleischer-Camp

2010-08-18T13:16:00.002-10:00

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON on Vimeo by Dean Fleischer-Camp
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON from Dean Fleischer-Camp on Vimeo.

Shakira-Whenever, Wherever

2010-08-18T11:12:00.002-10:00

One of my favorite artists....

2010-08-16T19:37:00.000-10:00

I see the face of an old woman above the fireworks and to the left in the smoke.

2010-08-16T16:12:00.000-10:00

2010-08-15T14:39:00.000-10:00

Cinderella
♪♫♫ She spins and she sways
To whatever song plays
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting here wearing
The weight of the world on my shoulders

It's been a long day
And there's still work to do
She's pulling at me
Saying "Dad, I need you

There's a ball at the castle
And I've been invited
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone...

She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad, the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone

She will be gone

Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowing and telling us all they had planned
She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away
But I need to practice my dancing
Oh, please, Daddy, please?"

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh, I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone ♪♫♫

2010-08-13T17:33:00.000-10:00

~Compassion~
Compassion, compassion.
My earth-compassion
Feeds my sacrifice-flames.
Compassion, compassion.
My Heaven-compassion
Feeds my satisfaction-sun.
Compassion, compassion.
My God-Compassion
Feeds my perfection-goal.
~ Sri Chinmoy~

Pais, filhos, padres, niños...

2010-08-09T12:50:00.002-10:00

Makanamaikalani: A Gift from Heaven
Photo by Master Gaucho and Horse Whisperer,
Eduardo Amorim

Ceero Estatuas y cofres
Y paredes pintadas
Nadie sabe que es lo que paso
Ella salto por la ventana del quinto piso
Nada es fácil de entender.

Duerme ahora Uhuuuuu!

Es sólo el viento allá fuera

Quiero amparo
Voy a huir de casa
Puedo dormir aquí con ustedes?
Ando con miedo
Tuve pesadillas
Sólo voy a volver despues de las tres
Mi hijo va a tener
nombre de santo
Quiero el nombre más bonito.

Es preciso amaaar a las personas como si no hubiese mañana
Porque si vos paraaas para pensar
En la verdad no lo hay..

Me dice: porque que el cielo es azul?
Me explica la gran furia del mundo

Son mis hijos que se toman cuenta de mí
Yo vivo con mi mama pero mi papa viene a visitarme
Yo vivo en la calle no tengo a nadie
Yo vivo en cualquier lugar
Ya viví en tanta casa que ni me acuerdo más
Yo vivo con mis padres uhh uhhh

Es preciso amaaar a las personas como si no hubiese mañana
Porque si vos paras para pensar
En la verdad no lo hay
Soy una gota de agua,
un grano de arena
Vos decis que tus padres no te entienden
Pero vos no entiendes a tus padres
Vos culpa a tus padres de todo, y eso es absurdo
Son niños como vos
Son lo que vos vas a ser al crecer?

THIS BITTER EARTH

2010-08-02T02:24:00.001-10:00

This bitter earth
Well, what fruit it bears
What good is love
mmmm that no one shares
And if my life is like the dust
oooh that hides the glow of a rose
What good am I
Heaven only knows

Lord, this bitter earth
Yes, can be so cold
Today you're young

Too soon, youre old
But while a voice within me cries
Im sure someone may answer my call
And this bitter earth
Ooooo may not
Oh be so bitter after all

Tempo de refletir

2010-07-23T01:17:00.001-10:00

Tempo de refletir
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy.” Susan Polis Shultz

all those moments...

2010-07-19T18:15:00.002-10:00

all those moments...
Originally uploaded by desertdragon

Fallen Soldier All Alone
Fallen Soldier Far From Home.
Trickling Down His Face A Tear,
Forgetting How It Feels To Fear
Death And All It's Fate And Glory.
Now It's Here, No Need To Worry.

Fallen Soldier All Alone
Fallen Soldier Far From Home
He's One Of Those They'll All Forget;
The Life He Lived, The Goals He Set,
The Ones He Loved, The Ones Who Wait
To See His Nearly Forgotten Face.

Fallen Soldier All Alone
Fallen Soldier Far From Home
Now Breathing's Just A Waste Of Breath
And Living's Just A Waste Of Death
As He Searches For A New Address;
A Brand New Home Free Of Loneliness.

Fallen Soldier All Alone
Fallen Soldier Far From Home
Lying Motionless On The Ground,
The Battle Raging All Around.
For Now He Is Not All Alone.
This Fallen Soldier Is Welcomed Home.
~Branden Hidalgo~

FIRE....................

2010-07-17T19:18:00.002-10:00

Kalani Robb

2010-07-16T11:33:00.004-10:00

Kalani Robb Crop
Originally uploaded by JMALLMANN.COM

How awesome it was for a friend of mine to have met Kalani Robb at a local superstore in Hilo, Hawaii 2 days ago.....He's so incredibly humble. Keep on surfing Kalani, You make Hawaii proud! Aloha Kalani!

The Day The World Stopped on The Official White House Photostream

2010-07-15T16:06:00.001-10:00

P070610SA-0143
Originally uploaded by The White House

******************************************** ************
07/14/2010 is the day the trolls took away our
freedom of speech by trashing and speaking ill of
our President of the United States of America and our
First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama.

Freedom isn't free. It comes with a heavy price.

Thank you dear trolls, you will never be forgotten for your
disservice to not only America but the world. These threads
were for the enjoyment and pleasure of everyone not just YOU.

Independence Day takes on a whole NEW meaning. You took
away all of OUR Independence here on the Official White House
Photostream. To the photographers, especially my friend,
Mr. Pete Souza, I wish you continued success during your journey
with President Barack Obama. May God Bless America.

Aloha from Hawaii and my heart,
Moanalani Ke`alohilani Roquette
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time

The Winding Road to Ka`u

2010-07-13T14:22:00.001-10:00

Next week Tuesday, my husband and I will be driving from Saddle Road to Ka`u which will consume an entire day from early sunrise to late sunset, to see a very special man who has a message for the both of us. The Book of Eli reminded me how precious a journey Eli needed to make against all obstacles to achieve his goal in reaching his destination in the end. Minus the language and violence in this movie, it has a significant message. The only other movie that moved me spiritually was, "The Green Mile." Faith isn't faith until it is all you are holding on to.....Believe.

Flowers are the Spark of the Dancing Flames

2010-07-12T00:36:00.001-10:00

P6264981
Originally uploaded by Jón Pálma

Staring at a speck on the horizon
Mind empty, totally blank
Sitting and waiting for that thing to happen
The flint to spark, the spark to ignite
In a flurry of madness, a thousand flames
Dancing in the moonlight under
The hanging stars, tied up to the sky
Ropes round their necks, their tears sparkling
Shining down on this seemingly pointless world
There’s nothing going on down here
Except me and my brain sat in intellectual
Hysteria, won’t someone come and save me from myself
I’m waiting for that thing to happen, sitting and waiting
For someone to find my lost soul
Wake me up from my conscious coma
Come a’ searching from over the hill’s horizon
To find me, get me out of my trance and
Save me from myself: you look lost…

Flickr Hangovers on a Monday Morning! LOL!

2010-07-11T23:51:00.004-10:00

I just can see it now! How many of us love our friends on flickr and even at work we are sneaking in every minute during our breaks and lunches
a few minutes on flickr. This is where we leave our insane life and come to our sanctuary amongst our friends. Monday morning blues has an entire meaning when we are flickr addicts. This comic was found by happenstance. It was perfect and I hand painted the primary colours to give it more life. This truly is a Flickr Monday morning blues!

Celebrate America! [EXPLORED]

2010-07-05T22:31:00.001-10:00

Celebrate America! [EXPLORED]
Originally uploaded by SpencerLynnProductions

Youth has a beautiful face and old age a noble soul....

2010-07-05T14:14:00.001-10:00

Youth has a beautiful face and old age a noble soul....
Originally uploaded by Stina Baruh

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of HIS mouth cometh wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.
Author: The Bible

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER.....

2010-07-04T15:19:00.004-10:00

MOANA the Hawaiian Ocean...

2010-07-04T14:19:00.003-10:00

A MOMENT OF lOVE ...........

2010-07-04T14:10:00.001-10:00

A MOMENT OF lOVE ...........
Originally uploaded by aroon_kalandy (busy )

Love is a sacred covenant between two people. It is not taken lightly as it is a vow before God, an oath that lives on way after death. It is eternal and forever. Love is beautiful............xo

When the Lotus Dreams II

2010-06-28T22:04:00.002-10:00

When the Lotus Dreams II
Originally uploaded by Digit_AL

LOTUS

On the day when the lotus bloomed, alas, my mind was straying,
and I knew it not. My basket was empty and the flower remained unheeded.

Only now and again a sadness fell upon me, and I started up from my
dream and felt a sweet trace of a strange fragrance in the south wind.

That vague sweetness made my heart ache with longing and it seemed to me that is was the eager breath of the summer seeking for it`s completion.

I knew not then that it was so near, that it was mine, and that this
perfect sweetness had blossomed in the depth of my own heart.

~Rabindranath Tagore~

Don't Want To Miss A Thing......

2010-06-28T21:31:00.004-10:00

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing.
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming.
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever.
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure....

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing.

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing.
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together.
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
forever and ever..........................xo

Father's Day 2010

2010-06-20T00:49:00.001-10:00

View on Large:

To My Wonderful Husband, Sam

I Love You
Sometimes I worry about you
You don't relax enough
You work so hard
There is so much for you to do

Sometimes I worry about you
You don't realize how much
you are appreciated
or how much you give of yourself to others
or what a wonderful husband you are to me
and what a perfect father
you are to our son

Other times I am thankful
for the way you are
as I realize it is the
only way you could be

But at all times I want you to know
that I respect you so greatly
and I thank you for
being the best man in the world
in every way
I love you

~ Susan Polis Schutz~

Carrier of the Secret.....

2010-06-19T01:54:00.007-10:00

"If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred."~Walt Whitman~
Richard Bartlett; Artist 2010.

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Hydrangea

2010-06-19T01:36:00.002-10:00

Love at first sight......

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? (Quote by Confucius)

2010-06-18T23:10:00.001-10:00

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? (Quote by Confucius)
Originally uploaded by Sash´s Kitchen-Studio Photography

Fear nothing, live for everything you believe in. You are the master of your own ship and control your own destiny. Summer is here and it is meant to be filled with happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

El lobuno reservao

2010-06-18T17:09:00.001-10:00

El lobuno reservao
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

A Legend: Someone who has mastered the talent given him or her.
This is when we can call them, "A Legend." Truly incredible non-stop action is viewed here on Eduardo Amorim's stream. One does not need action movies for the weekend, just visit him here. :)

Golden Eyes

2010-06-18T01:40:00.000-10:00

Creative with a flashlight to the left and camera to the right in a mirror.
One Last:
One last glance from golden eyes,
One last song, a howling cry.
One last wolf stands here alone,
One last forest that he owned.
One last breath that he drew,
One last thought as if he knew.
One last run through his forest trails,
One last night as the silver moon pales.
One last chance to save and give,
One last hope to help live.
One last fight and daring try,
One last glance from golden eyes.

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Fly With Me

2010-06-18T01:00:00.001-10:00

Fly With Me
Originally uploaded by HAMMER62

Come fly with me..............

Panel Art

2010-06-17T20:09:00.002-10:00

Panel Art
Originally uploaded by D M Cooper

This is absolutely amazing! How interesting and artistically this was created and done.

I've got a bad feeling about this...

2010-06-16T20:27:00.002-10:00

I've got a bad feeling about this...
Originally uploaded by powerpig

Hahahahahahahahaha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are so inspiring!

Could You Be Loved? By Me, Yessssssssssssss!

2010-06-14T13:32:00.000-10:00

A beautiful child who has the promise of life and love. Children are gifts from God.

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Could you be loved and be loved?
Don't let them fool ya,
Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
We've got a mind of our own,
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
Love would never leave us alone,
A-yin the darkness there must come out to light.
Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! - and be loved?

Don't let them change ya, oh! -
Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
We've got a life to live.
They say: only - only -
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive -
Stay alive! Eh!

Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now! - and be loved?

God's Promise

2010-06-13T17:55:00.002-10:00

He promises never to leave nor forsake us. In our darkest hours He will bring forth light and even a glorious rainbow...

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Tight Rope Artist....

2010-06-13T17:36:00.001-10:00

Tight Rope Artist....
Originally uploaded by aroon_kalandy (busy )

I enjoy visiting my friend's photos and seeing some of their very best work. It is their photography and subject matter that evokes such deep emotion in me that I find blogging a place of solace. This little tight rope artist is carefully moving forward as he/she has such a long way to go. If our lives could be measured here on earth by the length of a tight rope, (in comparison to eternity), we would know that life is short and our deeds and actions toward humanity will strengthen our character and our conviction in Ke Akua; God.

Summer's Here! Enjoying the Beach with Friends

2010-06-13T17:22:00.003-10:00

Summer's Here! Enjoying the Beach with Friends
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

Some of my photographs will be blogged directly from my flickr account and then some will remain private on flickr and sent to my blog directly.
Summer is here and I enjoy spending time with those friends that share a common interest. Surf, sea, and sun is the price of paradise here in
Hawaii. Surfing is one of my devoted passions. I am in this photo.....I am learning about PS too. Aloha from Hawaii Island, Moana :)

I give kudos to those women who surf as a profession. You are truly respected and admired.
*********BONSAI!**********

Beauty Surrounds Me...

2010-06-12T18:04:00.004-10:00

Yesterday I took a drive along the Hamakua Coast and came upon two beautiful horses. The ocean with the light shining on it and the sunlight at dusk across the meadow, took my breathe away. I cried for about 15 minutes as I stood there and felt God's presence. I will never forget these moments that day, nor will I ever forget how precious life is...

A drop of pansies

2010-06-09T10:25:00.001-10:00

A drop of pansies
Originally uploaded by flips99

Happiness can be found, one drop at a time............

Drops with a surprise

2010-06-09T10:09:00.001-10:00

Drops with a surprise
Originally uploaded by flips99

Pure, fresh, clean, and perfect way to start a new chapter in life.
Nature always shows us what God creates. What He creates is
everlasting beauty surrounded by peace and harmony. In Nature,
there is a circle of life where all things are in balance.......:)

Con pucho y todo...

2010-06-07T23:51:00.001-10:00

Con pucho y todo...
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

I love this man's work, his culture, his traditions, and his beautiful heart and soul. There is only 1 Master Gaucho and that is Eduardo Amorim!

Cuentos de overos

2010-06-06T21:52:00.001-10:00

Cuentos de overos
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

You are this to me: Beautiful, Serene, Tranqulity, Love, and Solace....(::)

Do we Really have that much more Fun?

2010-06-05T11:43:00.001-10:00

Do we Really have that much more Fun?
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

Hurt...

2010-06-04T13:15:00.002-10:00

Hurt...
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

United States Marine Corps Sniper

2010-06-02T09:05:00.001-10:00

United States Marine Corps Sniper
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

In remembrance of the life my father served in the United States Marine Corps. He served over 30 years and travelled to over 6 foreign countries. He served in military intelligence and was honored by the
top brass/rank in the military for creating a way to save millions of dollars in artillery and weaponry.

The few, the proud, the Marines.......I love you Dad. xo

Confirmation

2010-05-30T11:38:00.002-10:00

Confirmation
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

Gideon was told God wanted him to do what looked like a suicidal task, and he used the fleece for God to supernaturally prove it really was from Him. Smart! Once Gideon got the answer that is was from God, he obeyed. And won! (300 guys with torches caused a big, nasty, occupying army to run like rabbits)

Because we are spiritually alive in Christ, everything we do is spiritual. If we want to do something, and it doesn't contradict Scripture, it's probably fine. Go do it, and rejoice in God. If you don't have the ability to do it, ask God for the ability. If He doesn't give it, then stay where you are, and be content.

People died to give you the Bible in your language.
Read it. Eat it. Dwell in it. Rightly divide it. Live it.
Laugh, dance, praise your God, and go read some more. May God bless you.

Hydrangea

2010-05-30T01:31:00.001-10:00

Hydrangea
Originally uploaded by naruo0720

This is an amazing photo with little microdots that look like fine detailed jewelry. It is exquisite.

Lei Pikake: A Birthday Gift to my Mother, Mona on our Birthday today, May 27, 2010

2010-05-27T11:31:00.001-10:00

Lei Pikake: A Birthday Gift to my Mother, Mona on our Birthday today, May 27, 2010
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

You are the most beautiful woman and most special mother. I have been blessed to be your daughter. You are such an important part of me.
I love you forever,
Moana :) XO

Pensando longe...

2010-05-27T01:09:00.001-10:00

Pensando longe...
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

Thank you Eduardo Amorim for remembering my birthday today.
Much love and happiness to you and yours always and forever.

Aloha,
Moana :)

ROSA

2010-05-26T11:04:00.001-10:00

ROSA
Originally uploaded by Jordi Troguet

4ever is 4ever...........Love is eternal and unconditional.

come-fly-with-us

2010-05-26T09:51:00.001-10:00

come-fly-with-us
Originally uploaded by terenzever

Awesome!

vilages of tales (Erice)

2010-05-22T22:25:00.001-10:00

vilages of tales (Erice)
Originally uploaded by italianoadoravel - "OFF travelling"

Enchanting, magical, and mystical door that leads to a place
perhaps not on this lifetime, but long ago. It reminds me of one of my favorite movies called: Brigadoon.

Strange mating rituals: Alberta tree swallows

2010-05-22T18:23:00.001-10:00

Strange mating rituals: Alberta tree swallows
Originally uploaded by Hadassah28 (looking for birds!)

This is hilarious with these two birds mating. All sorts of scenarios play in my mind as I watch them. I added my notes to their mouths which are their beaks. The one inflight asks, "What did you say?" The other bird replies with a cry, "Marry me, I love you!"

Paint the sky with love.mp4

2010-05-19T10:33:00.000-10:00

I am humbled that someone used my photo to write a song and create a video on You Tube.
You never know whose life you will touch. I am really honored by this. Aloha, Moana ;)
I'll Paint the Sky with Love

Andrea Bocelli - The Lord's Prayer.

2010-05-18T10:30:00.000-10:00

Trail of Light

2010-05-16T22:22:00.001-10:00

Trail of Light
Originally uploaded by aroon_kalandy (busy )

Kaikala is the sea and the sun in Hawaiian. The sea will always reflect the light of the sun. The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them.

Dog Marley

2010-05-16T20:46:00.001-10:00

Dog Marley
Originally uploaded by dacrifuen

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thirsty?:-)

2010-05-16T00:34:00.001-10:00

Thirsty?:-)
Originally uploaded by HennyHR - Mrs. SLOW Riedmueller :-)

A touch of paradise served chilled.......wonderful!

Céu pampeano

2010-05-15T17:50:00.001-10:00

Céu pampeano
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

A bonding of the same atmosphere and skies yet across the world....
You always touch my heart Eduardo Amorim. Love and Aloha, Moana :)

Asking to be tickled.....

2010-05-14T19:20:00.001-10:00

Asking to be tickled.....
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

These little feet have learned to walk, and now they've learned to run...
These little feet just love to dance, They climb and have some fun...
These little feet don't want to rest, They only want to play... continued
These little feet are busy feet, They're on the go all day...

My Beloved Mother Mona, This Mother's Day is in Remembrance of your Love and Light. Your Spirit and Love lives on through your Children...

2010-05-09T14:49:00.004-10:00

My Beloved Mother Mona, This Mother's Day is in Remembrance of your Love and Light. Your Spirit and Love lives on through your Children...
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

It is Mother's Day, May 9, 2010 at 2:35 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. To my Mother, Mona: I thank you for your selfless dedication to your husband and your children. I thank you for the beautiful individual you are. I thank you mother for putting your family first in all things. You have all your life, (even in your marriage, through neglect and abuse (both emotional and sexual), protected your children as much as you could. You grew up never being proud of your Hawaiian Heritage because your skin colour was too fair. You suffered at age 3 when your father tragically died,then you suffered at the hands of your stepfather. All you ever wanted really, was to be loved. You married into a relationship with a man that grew up with the same abuse as you did.

To have nothing, to be neglected and abused was the only life you knew. Your own children have grown up and shared the same abuse and neglect emotionally, though we were given everything materially. When you cannot love yourself, you do not know how to love others nor allow others to know and love you. You are not free to love nor fully express yourself and be all that you can be.

You left this world without wanting to see me. You forbade it for 3 years. By happenstance my brother walked into my hospital room just to find you in the hospital 3 doors down. You would have died never saying, "Goodbye" to me. You grew up in abuse and married into abuse. Your children learned what abandonment and abuse meant emotionally and verbally. We could have taken you away from all of that and cared for you but you decided to remain in that marriage.

This is a very difficult Mother's Day. God intervened and I was able to say, "I love you Mother, and Goodbye" before you died on April 25, 2010 at 8:06 p.m. at home. I will never forget the times I can remember that we shared as mother and daughter. These times of love and bonding came when you were free and not under the duress of my father, your husband.

I will never leave you nor will I ever forget you. Come to me in my dreams mother for I will be there and we will be free to fly away and be safe forever.

I love you and Happy Mother's Day.
Your daughter who would have died for you in a heart beat,
Moana ;) xo

"In This Life" - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Minha tropilha...

2010-05-05T18:10:00.001-10:00

Minha tropilha...
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

This is one of the most beautiful belts I have ever seen in any culture.
The horses gleam as if they were running free in the sunlight. The burnt orange brown colour in the belt gives a nice contrast against the blue in the trousers. This is aesthetically as well as artistically beautiful. :)

His eyes...

2010-05-05T17:53:00.002-10:00

His eyes...
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

His eyes were seen immediately after I uploaded my photo.
Who do I refer to as, "His eyes?" There is Ke Akua which is God in Hawaiian. I believe that there is no doubt that the sky holds so much to ponder....I see more than just His eyes, I see His face and beard too.....

YOU RAISE ME UP

2010-05-05T00:08:00.000-10:00

God said, “Here’s My plan for you: Give your life to Me, and just let go.Have faith and pray, and read the Bible through, and you’ll have blessings more than you can know.” So simple, yet it brings me perfect peace, living life for God the way I should with direction, purpose, fullness and release.
Life with God is very, very good. For Freddy with love. We no longer live life puzzled. We are a
framed portrait of Christ's love and in fellowship, we can achieve anything together. Aloha, Moana :)

Her Grace in Flight and Beauty

2010-05-04T23:22:00.001-10:00

Her Grace in Flight and Beauty
Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

"We only have One Mom, One Mommy, One Mother in this World, One life. Don't wait for the Tomorrow's to tell Mom, you love her..."

La vigilante de la escalera

2010-05-02T21:18:00.001-10:00

La vigilante de la escalera
Originally uploaded by Jordi Troguet

The watchman of the stairs.....He is forever my guardian. Thank you
Jordi. Our mothers have passed and we share a special bond of love that no one will ever understand. I love you with all my heart forever,
Moana ;) xo

Holding It Together ('07)

2010-05-02T17:45:00.001-10:00

Holding It Together ('07)
Originally uploaded by joecrowaz (Editing 14 Hr Days)

Great photo and many meanings and metaphors.

Goldregen

2010-05-02T15:57:00.001-10:00

Goldregen
Originally uploaded by seychellois back again

'Ike aku, 'ike mai, kokua aku kokua mai; pela iho la ka nohana 'ohana.

Translation: Recognize others, be recognized, help others, be helped; such is a family relationship.Explanation: Many native Hawaiians live with their extended family and family is the most important part of life for them. This saying teaches why they should put family first...In the Ohana or family, you know others and they know you, you help others and know you will be helped if there is anything you need.

Burj Khalifa

2010-05-02T13:18:00.001-10:00

Burj Khalifa
Originally uploaded by Henzelle

This is what true happiness feels like. If it could be expressed in a photo, it would look like this. Rockets of fire and light bursting inside. The Holy Spirit/Ghost once felt within a soul, is never meant to leave. We must
choose wisely to make correct choices and follow His commandments
that we may be blessed with His Divine love.

Outonal

2010-05-02T13:14:00.001-10:00

Outonal
Originally uploaded by Eduardo Amorim

The light that reflects upon the field is ethereal. It is so heavenly that is does not seem humanly possible to capture such beauty. Yet, I truly believe when God touches a life, He shows His light through another.

Eduardo Amorim has such a gift. It is within himself and seen and felt by so many others.

Makanamaikalani; Our Gift from God, our son, Kawehi

2010-05-01T12:49:00.012-10:00

My Beautiful 17 year old son, Kekoakawehiokekai. He looks like me and has many gifts of the spirit. I love him so very much. My husband, Sam and I are very blessed. Mahalo Ke Akua, Thank you God. You make us so proud and we look forward to your future as a strong and industrious
young man. IMUA Kamehameha. May God continue to bless you son. Your life is beautiful like you are. Love, Sam and Moana :) :) xoxo

This song reaches deep into my soul. We must share the Aloha spirit everywhere.
Malama Pono.