Hike

Other day; last day of Mai's school, went on a quick jaunt up Waahila Ridge trail for and hour before picking up the daughter-kid. Chased some chickens, lapped by some dogs, both had to crap at the same time, saw bugs, chased dragons, monsters, and more bugs.

Got dirt on the new shoes (Strap me up, papa!) and dirt on the new slippers.

Saw the valley that Mai's school is at; and got drizzled on.


Off into the sunrise
I Gotta Stick!
Ah C'mon Papa!


All these things i will forget, and the days will turn to years, and the full moon wonder(!) and why birds fly? will turn to questions and feelings that I alone can not answer.

They will all grow up, move on, get scars.

They will have hearts broken and fellings challenged.

Together they will fight each other, and all those who threaten the other.

They will look up to the big sister; and the even bigger Aunty.

Fall down, stand straight, put that down, put that back.

Dont touch, wipe that off.

Who left this?

Who made this?

Who wants more?

You are welcome.

Thank you.

Blue and brown eyes flashing in the waves, and hands out stretched to gather the shore.

Be good.

Be back soon.

Be aware of all that goes on around you.

Mind your sister, she IS older than you.

You better watch them, young lady!

They did what?

Aloha.