The Songs of Kanona
My heart often becomes lost
Not abandoned, but simply free
Removed from the time and place
Where expectations reign
Rules engaged, and nothing
Is left to the variability of chance
Actually only lost
To those seeking to enslave it
To chain it along with my being
Anchored in a world
Where so much is structured
Planned and heavy to silence
A simply exit strategy requires
Stepping off the beaten path
Taking a chance at perhaps
Or maybe, or what might be
And letting the day inside
To warm your soul
There my heart waits for Kanona
A softness in voice without compare
In touch, and energy
And as she radiates; pulsates
So too shall I grow
Drinking in every moment
Languishing in the sunshine
While the traffic bustles
Others hustle and slide on by
Sipping on a tall drink
Of relaxation and anticipation
Lost in the folds of reality
Contemplation my companion
Observation my compass
And finally an enjoyment
Of the passing hands of time
For they demonstrate nothing
Except the principle of circularity
I’ve come to listen
To hear the songs of Kanona
A sweetness none can see
Something almost magically
Transforming and enticing
Truly, it’s changed me
A thousand worlds
The voices of the ancestors
Wisdom from forever
And further beyond
You can hear their wisdom
In the words of Kanona
Seek and you shall encounter
Should you care to take that step
And relinquish the comfortable
Routine of daily boredom
Where you watch the clock
And it watches in return
There’s space in the open
Far too much space to not be filled
Far too much unused love
The beauty of nature
Peace and harmony
And the sweet melodies of Kanona
Who is Kanona?
Many truths are discovered in our journey through life; many secrets revealed and many doorways opened. Sometimes a visit to a magical place leaves us with more than we ever imagined we could find; amazing places such as the great landmarks from the past, wide sweeping expanses of water, wind, and snow, and those unforgettable tropical paradises. The big island of Hawaii is one such place – it’s where Kanona revealed herself to me; both in name and in everything…so said Lalepa.
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Beautiful, enticing, and mysterious – it is reminiscent of ancient mythology of the islands. Kanona and Lalepa must be a deeply spiritual part of your escape to peace. Lovely work Ralph.
Lovely in its rendering, its spiritual connection and an introspection that reveals a true path of finding peace. Great work Ralph.