[CENTER][h2][color=00a99d]Cascade[/color][/h2][/CENTER]

Cascade nods in response to the request to start the poetry contest. She begins, not just starting with poetry, but her voice taking on a cadence that is close to singing, without actually doing so.

"[I][color=00a99d]Mahalo nui ia Ke Ali'i wahine,
Let only good times be had tonight, this I pray!
The sun has set, work and travel is done.
So let Pau Hana begin, and let's have fun!
The moon shines above the glistening sea, 
I am craving some ale with friends. For meditations, I'd want tea![/color][/I]"

A simple poem, but still she thought it was a good one to start.