Entwined within Hawaii’s multi-cultural lifestyle are gems of precious thoughts, words, and actions, including every heartbeat of her people. So unique is the spirit of life itself that every aspect of the individual flows through family or community life, touching the entire world. Each gem sparkles with rare beauty, sending forth spectacular rays of splendor into others. Thus, with such an awe-inspiring background, poems have been born to grace and bless those who will discover the lavish atmosphere surrounding these islands.