Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LEI, by MARGARET K. MORGAN


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LEI, by                    
First Line: For scattered isles of the south seas
Last Line: You are my world.
Subject(s): Leis


ROOT

Far scattered Isles of the South Seas,
lonely isles; perhaps they are
less lonely, less anguished, than am I,
seeing ships, airships, every day.

STEM

Dark the sky, and dark the ocean stretch;
only the lapping of water
and the rustling of palm leaves;
solitary the path of my loved one.

FLOWER

Ginger, shower-kissed from the hills...
there was one who gave me a ginger lei...
but he has gone to a far more enchanted Isle
far distant. Auwe!

FRUIT

High up are the coconuts;
so many things I want are out of reach.

PETAL

Sunset, shed your splendor along my path;
I am travelling alone.

LEI

Out of the wide universe
I have found you, whom I love;
you are my thoughts.

I shall weave them
into a fragrant garland, one by one;
you are my dreams.

I shall weave the living, magic words,
drawing you towards me;
you are my world.





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