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Ulupōetry

2/20/2018

 
We often ask visiting haumāna to sit quietly, listen to what Ulupō is telling them, and write what they hear. Here's what can happen; it's from M. G. of Kailua Intermediate. ​
The Song Ulupō Heiau Sings to Me

The birds whistled songs and made sure I could hear it
The wind wailed like a flute and made sure I could hear it
The swaying trees set the melody and made sure I 
could hear it
Eager to explore I danced to the
soft but loud tune with every verse different
Heart broken to leave, I whispered
"Sing me your song one more time"
As I listened my soul unwinded itself
Once more
I felt overwhelmed but in control.

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