Haunani-Kay Trask, the poet.

I have done poetry readings at various venues in Hawai‘i, in Europe, the South Pacific, Canada, and the continental United States, including those shown here at Honolulu Borders, and at one of our local community colleges. Readings are a great joy, particularly since my poetry is in a lyrical key that strengthens my political voice. Both musical and uplifting, poetry can be a revolutionary song, a lullaby over the sea, a call to home and heritage.

Native Hawaiian composition continues to reflect our collective, musical genius as a people. Indeed, we are known the world over for our rhythmic contributions. For me and for my people, poetry, like dance, is but a form of music.