Written piece
Hungry Paradise
Rosinda Soakai
Tonga
About this piece
The poem speaks of Nirvana. The place of happiness, of peace. Heaven? The description that follows, however, is reminiscent of the Pacific Islands. Coconut. Banana leaf. Taro. You could travel the world and see all its wonders, but true peace is at home.
Hungry Paradise
You go visit Nirvana.
Nirvana?
Take her up on it.
Baked in a banana leaf!
Toasted coconut and fresh poi!
Sweet,
chopped taro leaves!
Big heart-shaped.