Honoring

Goddess is source —
of moon, forests,

ocean, coral reefs.
Hawaiian Goddess

of Hile resonates.
Hina is present

in all aspects
of our world —

of this Island —
of the arts of making.

We honor our culture —
through today’s makers.

History’s significance
— is not lost on us.

. . . . .

Poet: Susan Powers Bourne
Source: Hin Artists
Process: Redact, remix, montage