I tried my hand at some songwriting last week, inspired by a ukulele sitting on my kitchen counter. My husband told me to keep my day job. Still, I like that it prompts some cherished and warm memories in the cold darkness of winter. We’ve been to the Hawaiian islands three times in the last ten years, twice to Maui and once to Kauai. Can you tell I’d like to go back? Tell me what places inspire you in the comments! Thanks!

Come along to Hawaii with me,
We’ll find a nice beach by the sea,
a safety zone where the lava does not flow,
and we’ll be safe from the volcano’s blow.
A cove in Kapalua is a place I know,
where it can only be a stone’s throw
to rainbows on the water so blue,
and sand so soft it, your worries are few.
Everyday, the rhythmic waves lull our
minds to slow, sleepy hours spent on
sun soaked lands, mesmerized by a
turquoise liquid lapping on the sands.
Beneath the clear blue water, so deep
coral is alive but maybe asleep while
vibrant fish swim to and fro, darting away
from the visitor’s enthusiastic glow.
Danger can lurk there too, pufferfish,
eels, and hammerhead sharks,
all warn to stay away, while you wish
for a glimpse but not to be their prey.
Turtles and dolphins play off the shore,
their friendliness is something us
humans adore. Smiling faces they both
seem to have, as we long for a photo or
the trip will be a bust.
Surfers, snorkelers, and hikers too,
arrive to the tropical islands that imbue
a sense of peace, relaxation, and serenity for
more than a few.
So Come Along to Hawaii with me,
and you’ll see a tropical paradise
that I hope remains this way for all to see.

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I love the sound of “turquoise liquid lapping.” All those soft vowels make this image so luscious.
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Thanks so much! I like that line too!
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This made me giggle. I sometimes convince myself I’m an opera singer. My family disagree.
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Love the lyrics. And I do believe that is the very beach I walked on when in Maui. 🙂
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