Aloha Scot Loomis

Contributed by Zoë Robinson, H.W., M.

In loving memory of a long time friend and member of The Prosperos, Scot Loomis, who will be sadly missed by those who knew him. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Laura, family, and friends.

Aloha ‘Oe

On Oahu’s western shore at sunset,
A Hawaiian hula from ancient times bids
Farewell to you dear one, Scot.
Rhythms of the chant drum spell out
Life’s eternal cycles, as bare feet grace
And invoke the spirits of sacred ‘aina.
Their voices whisper in gentle breezes
And caress the shoreline of the blue, blue sea.
Fragrant leis fill the air with
The sweet, sweet scent of Aloha
That you dear soul carried in your heart
And in your way shared with us.
For this, we say mahalo nui loa.
Along the Na Pali way of sacred Kauai
You are taken up to pass through the thin veil
Between this world and that of the next,
In the Spirit of Universal Love, Agape.
May you rest always in peace to be fondly
remembered by your ‘ohana as you make
A soft landing on the shore of Home.

December 2020

(aloha ‘oe: farewell to thee, ‘Aina: land, mahalo Nui loa: thank you very much, ‘ohana: extended family.)