Our endemic caper (Capparis sandwichiana) astonishes, growing as it often does out of bare pōhaku or sand at dry coastal areas. Buds open in the evening and their short-lived beauty fades by the next morning.
Kuʻu Pua Nocturnal
- in mid-day sun
grey-green leaves beckon
sprawling on weathered ‘a‘ā
sturdiness belied by softness
the orb descends
shadows lengthen still sharp rock
nurtures subtle beauty
fattening buds
cool of evening celebrated
delicate stamens unfurl
glowing in rising moonlight
trembling in night time breeze
lovely scent wafted elusive
hidden blooms surprise
ku‘u pua nocturnal fades
wilted pink in morning light
memories cherished
unforgettable places dear
lavalands company of loved ones
ku‘u pua nocturnal
