in my islands,
come dream with me.
let us stand
in the clear shallow waters
where the silver atules
are gliding like kites in the azure skies,
where the reefs suddenly
descend into the fathomless depths
and like the fishermen
of my islands
of the tranquil ocean,
cast our nets
and enmesh gossamer dreams.
in my islands
of the tranquil ocean,
come dream with me.
let us sit
cross-legged in the cool
open village fales
and weave intricate reveries
like the old and wise village ladies
weaving mathematical patterns
of baskets and fine mats
from coconut fronds
and pandanus leaves
for the high talking chiefs.
in my islands,
come lay with me
under the shade of the acacia tree
on the mats of our ancestors
and I will crown you with
flowered dreams.
in my islands,
come fly with me
over lapping waves
and breathing emerald mountains,
in the animated colors
of sunrise and sunset
and in the intoxicating fragrance
of the summer blooms.
when you dream with me
in my islands,
you will not be aware
if you are sound asleep
or wide awake
and we shall love
as our dreams
allow us.
let us stand
in the clear shallow waters
where the silver atules
are gliding like kites in the azure skies,
where the reefs suddenly
descend into the fathomless depths
and like the fishermen
of my islands
of the tranquil ocean,
cast our nets
and enmesh gossamer dreams.
in my islands
of the tranquil ocean,
come dream with me.
let us sit
cross-legged in the cool
open village fales
and weave intricate reveries
like the old and wise village ladies
weaving mathematical patterns
of baskets and fine mats
from coconut fronds
and pandanus leaves
for the high talking chiefs.
in my islands,
come lay with me
under the shade of the acacia tree
on the mats of our ancestors
and I will crown you with
flowered dreams.
in my islands,
come fly with me
over lapping waves
and breathing emerald mountains,
in the animated colors
of sunrise and sunset
and in the intoxicating fragrance
of the summer blooms.
when you dream with me
in my islands,
you will not be aware
if you are sound asleep
or wide awake
and we shall love
as our dreams
allow us.