May he always find his way home sailing the midnight sun.
Reluctant Flame, v14
"People will live, people will die
But the tiny flame will grow its arms and legs very slowly
Until one day its volcanic pulse will tear the gree mountain apart
To allow pentup blood flow and congested vomit spit freely
Tiny flame of my pulse, you are silent, you are patient
My hands and my aching body will nurse you against the venomous enemy
You will grow, you and I will soon be free to grow our love"
Hanuabada, v10
"Hanuabada, the world speaks many tongues
Your silent flesh and blood
Is no sign for your happiness
Now you do not ripple and shriek
Like your angry oceans
Locking your birthing violence
Into pious sentimental goodness
Searching blindly in darkness
Always always hiding your misery in your role playing"
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The words are only his “Chief John Kasaipwoilava” shaped PNG poetry and its beauty for many.
I wish for your spirit to be:
“With the longings for the tomorrow
Sunshine and flowers
The flow of the mountain spring.”
Ples Singsing - A PNG Writer's Blog 
The words are only his “Chief John Kasaipwoilava” shaped PNG poetry and its beauty for many.
I wish for your spirit to be:
“With the longings for the tomorrow
Sunshine and flowers
The flow of the mountain spring.”
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