Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (CHamoru)

~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)

~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)

~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)

~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)

~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)

~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)

~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)

~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)

~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Pacific Identity

Although we speak different languages in the Pacific,
We find similarities in other Pacific Islands
In promoting a sense of oneness and of social interaction
In each of our unique Pacific language identity.
(c) amcalvo

Language is the Foundation

Language is the foundation of our uniqueness 

that we must pass down to our children.  

It is the storyboard that connects us to our culture (tradition, religion, history)

As it tells us of who we are,

Where we came from, 

And what we believe in.  

It is important to know the struggles our people have gone through and will continue 

To do just to live our culture, 

Otherwise the language and culture will be erased.

(c) ltgumataotao

MY POETRY

My imagination runs wild,
As I grab a pen and write away.
The emotions linger about,
Pushing me to set it free.
It shall be set free in the words that I write.
It shall be set free in the feelings that I express.
It shall be set free, just by knowing it is mine.
My own thoughts,
My own words,
My own feelings --
That in itself is poetry,
Whether it is liked by others or not;
I know this to be true,
That as long as it is dear to my heart,
It's as special as can be,
And no one can deny that it is poetry!
©mnrivera

National Poetry Month

Enjoy the wonderful world of poetry, not just during this special month, but every month throughout the year!

Introducing - IslanderView, January 2018 Issue

Check out this month's IslanderView 2018 issue produced by Vera Dela Cruz -
https://view.joomag.com/islanderview-digital-magazine-january-2018/0802377001517149453?short  Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

Biba Anu Nuebu!  May the year 2018 bring you much love, joy, peace, and happiness!