My Uncle Russell

Loving him on paper

I haven't seen his face.

Ever since I was a baby,

He's been locked up in this place.

That place is very scary

I have to admit

I don't even like

The outside of it.

My Uncle Russell

Who has big muscles:

He'll be in that place forever.

In a secret world behind bars.

Inside it really hurts me,

That he cannot be in ours.

I wish he was here for

Holidays, birthdays, graduations too,

I imagine that he would say

Two thumbs up, good job to you!!

Leilani Maui

copyright 2010

Fast Life

As much as I long to see your face,

You're locked away in that place.

For what you've done in your past

Sentenced to years, for living fast.

You should have known that life won't last.

I feel lost without him in my life.

I don't understand why it has to be this way.

This man was my dad and his decisions were bad

To think about it, really makes me quite sad.

My mom is only one person, who

Takes care of more than me and my two brothers.

It seems like everyone leans on her,

But to lean, she has no other.

Dad, why did you leave us in a position like this?

You left us without sending any help our way.

That you'll soon grow up, is all that I pray.

Leilani Maui

copyright 2010

Moments and Wind

The wind is blowing in my hair

Boys riding their bikes, here and there

This is my moment, one that I've found

Writing poetry while laying around.

A moment for just me, you see.

This is my chance to write poetry.

It was the perfect timing,

For there was nothing else to do.

So I wasn't really fussing today.

Was outside in the shade,

It was sunny, I must say.

Put on Mom's sunglasses and

When the moment ended, went inside.

To relax in the house or

Find me another past time.

Leilani Maui

copyright 2010

Builders

Sometimes I get so frustrated

How the builders kill the trees, I hate it!

Because the animals have no place to live,

These builders, I cannot forgive.

How much more destruction

Can this world take?

I think I'm getting a bellyache.

I'm tired of seeing animals die,

Please help me save their lives!

Tell these grown ups to just wise up!!

Break down the empty houses

and build them back up.

Leilani Maui

copyright 2010

Cat in the Window

This entry is a very special one, because I had written this poem in the beginning of my poetic journey, which began when I was 6 years old.  I was probably 7 by the time I wrote this piece.  I can already see how I've lyrically grown, and my journey has only just begun!  Join me on my journey!


The cat in my window, he
Watches the cars go by 
In the beautiful sunlight, as
Each car rolls out of sight, as
They go where they need to go.
The cat jumped off the window.



Lani Moe'ulane
copyright 2009
 

Lost

I lost my favorite jeans
I ate up all my beans.
I cannot find my dog
So I went outside to catch some bugs.
I didn't catch, the bugs were mean,
Entered a contest
To win a frog, then
Lost, so I got not one.
The very next day, I
Went to school.
Lost on my way to classes,
An hour later, could not find my glasses!
Thought I'd have a rotten day,
Lost is all I have to say.

Lani Moe'ulane
copyright 2011

School Lunch

The school lunch is from outer space
It's endangering the human race!
The pasta makes me want to blow,
Hamburgers look like they can grow.
Nachos make the children bounce
Too bad they make people
Weigh more than an ounce!
The meatballs bounce
Right off the floor
Tuna casserole could break down a door!
Our lunchtime soup tastes like
Gasoline,
Chocolate milk tastes like
Salt water from the sea.
How lunch ladies make food
Should be a crime,
But lunch is still my favorite time!

Lani Moe'ulane
copyright 2011