FIJIAN RAMBLES

From Vanua Levu to Viti Levu

333 Islands in an aleatory array
capped in clouds mist covering her face
still black palms emerge
among jungle-covered mountains
volcanic outcroppings
tinged with pinking of a December morning
view from Vonu Hut
swaying vegetation shakes off the night
beasts and crawlers
insects and screechers are bats
dark surf courses over the reef