Maui, Rhymes with Wow-ee

Maui is part of a mountain range,
that has ascended slowly out of the sea.
Allowing nature to work in relative isolation,
creating a canvas of unrivaled natural beauty.

The road along the north shore, from Kapalua to Hana,
provides the best views of this oasis in the sea.
Those who choose to drive this road themselves
can be described in one word--kamikaze.
It is far more prudent and enjoyable,
to take a bus ride with Ekahi.

Taking a whale-watching cruise is standard practice,
it's exciting to see the Humpbacks breach.
But to tell the truth, you can see them just as well,
while standing on the beach.

The beauty of this island
resides equally in the flora of Maui,
which is framed exquisitely
by the trackless azure sea.

While visiting Maui,
the Kaanapali Beach Hotel is where I stayed.
At that time, it was the last hotel
doing things the traditional Hawaiian way.

Simply put, Maui is the most beautiful place I have ever seen.
Whether I will return is difficult to foresee.
But the island will always reside,
in the garden of my memory.