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Hale Pono Newsletter October 2009

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“Shatter” By. Chezlanicrystal Lee

 

The Teen Center Window

 

I put my face against the glass window the day before she died.
I see the sun creeping behind the clouds leaving on her night lights,
I see the busy animals down below racing their rounds leaving fumes behind,
I see the eyes and smiles I don’t know and wonder in their sight.
I feel like a hole.

 The glass, she’s cold,
My fingers run across her mind.
I feel her scars and wonder how old,
Could she be just by her outside.
I see my reflection when I looked in her face,
Her eyes matched mine.
I take one last stare into grace,
And left without goodbye.

I came back when the sun was wide awake,
I guess the clouds were sick.
At the top of the stairs my body shakes,
Windows body was no longer thick.
My reflection is now in the spiders eyes,
And her scars show bold lines.
I see now the big disguise,
As the tears in my eyes cry.
I stayed by her side until they covered her with a trash bag,
And left without goodbye.
I go back to hear the voices nag,
And it’s me who wants to die.

 When I look in the mirror,
I notice something different.
The lines of my face so bold with horror,
With all this time I’ve spent.

 When I go back to my familiar place,
She is no longer there.
I go to the new girl and look at her face,
But all I saw was a clear stare.
My face was no longer down.
I realized what was the matter.
I needed help; my life’s a frown,
I was the window the dugs had shatter.

 I guess she took her last hit,
And now it’s my turn.
Don’t wait last minute for your life to split,
Stop before she decides to burn.
I took my last hit when I opened the door to the light,
I wasn’t expecting God, just hoping for a call.
The people were so nice and allowed me to fight,
And stayed by my side through it all.

 Now I know the smiles and recognize the voices,
Of the many who cared for my matter.
Now I help those whose only choice is,
To be like the window and wait to shatter.
I feel whole.

HOOPS CLINIC

Hoops Clinics in Hawaii Bring Collegiate Basketball to Kids

Chaminade University, the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational and the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii present free hoops clinics for local kids Sept. 26 & Oct. 3

The clinics are free to all participants between the ages of seven and 17. All participants are asked to bring two canned goods, which will go to the Hawaii Foodbank. Additionally, the clinics will be supported by the Hawaii Medical Services Assocation (HMSA). The Chaminade University men’s basketball program, including Head Coach Matt Mahar, will work with kids on skills, drills, dribbling, passing and shooting on the basketball court. All participants will receive an adidas basketball and the opportunity to win tickets to the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational taking place in Maui, Thankgiving week this November at the Lahaina Civic Center.

 “With a strong history in Hawaii, the Tournament is dedicated to giving back to the local community,” said Tom Valdiserri, senior vice president of KemperSports, operator of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. “We are thrilled to bring a taste of college athletics to young, deserving kids in Hawaii as we gear up for the Tournament in November.” 

 The first free clinic will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Boys & Girls Club Hale Pono Clubhouse at 91-884 Fort Weaver Rd. in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Check-in will be from 1 – 1:30 p.m. and the clinic will take place from 1:30 until 3 p.m. Participants should sign-up in advance by contacting Peter Jackson at 808.689.4182, ext. 224.

 The second free clinic will occur on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Boys & Girls Club Spalding Clubhouse at 1704 Wailoa Street in Honolulu. Check-in will be from 10 – 10:30 a.m. and the clinic will take place from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Participants should sign-up in advance by contacting Dickson Wong at 808.256.7890.

 “These hoops clinics represent a huge opportunity for our kids,” said David Nakada, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii. “Meeting Coach Mahar and playing hoops with older, experienced student athletes will be a real treat and an inspiration that we’re sure will make a huge impression on our participants.”

 The 2009 Hoops Clinic series builds on the success of a Tournament-hosted basketball clinic that has been held annually the Saturday before the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational since 2003.

 “We are proud of our men’s basketball team and Coach Mahar and we are very pleased to be a part of this series of clinics that will share the knowledge and passion of the team with our community,” said Brother Bernard Ploeger, president of Chaminade University.

 The 2009 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational tips off Nov. 23-25 at Maui’s Lahaina Civic Center. Competing for early-season glory are Gonzaga, Maryland, Arizona, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Vanderbilt, Colorado and host Chaminade University. The Tournament is celebrating its 26^th year in paradise as the nation’s premier early-season college basketball tournament. Tickets and travel packages are available via the Tournament Web site, www.mauiinvitational.com.