Bora Bora
Bora Bora Button
Suzae in Bora Bora 2005
Riding in a taxi around the mountain side
I was in Bora Bora have a very fun time.
I was with an islander who wore
an island gown
we were being driven all around Bora Bora’s towns.
Taxi driver was sweet so I gave him a button that sparkled not glowed.
He wore on his dress to the Pearl Jewelry store,
the pearl jewelry owner remembered me
who she adored.
For we met her in the airports first class waiting room
she recognized me and when I sung a tune.
Jewelry store lady said “I saw you on a button when the
taxi driver came in—he was very happy to have met you both—
he is a true fan.”
One day I will go back and visit, I hope his button is holding up
if not I will give many more he can wear around to the shops.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on June 27,2012
updated on January 22, 2019
Bora Bora Connection
Suzae in Bora Bora
Bora Bora was an island with strong connection
The Air Tahiti Nui logo is a flower that I draw
it is in my children’s book
I never before saw.
I also have a birthday ceremonial chair
they use the same chair in these islands
when people get married-
it has an extra flair.
Now Paul Gauguin was a French painter
who painted a fruit basket with a knife—
I would like to revisit Bora Bora
like Gauguin did who lived there at end of his life.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on April 17,2012
updated on March 25, 2019
Bora Bora 2005
In Bora Bora with baby girl.
In a taxi I did ride
having such a fun time.
It was Bora Bora the island
in the south.
It was such a fun time
without a doubt.
Driving with a guy who was really sweet
His friend was in the backseat.
Drove up the mountainside
ate mangoes and saw
skirts made with dye.
Then I did shop and buy
something that caught my eye.
Taxi driver did receive button of me
Same with people off the cruise ship
they video taped me taking water to
quench my thirst.
Then in airport go back to the states
I saw lady from pearl jewelry store
who recognized my face.
Recognized me from before
but couldn’t think of what for.
She’s sitting in the executive suite
thought I was sweet and as a treat
I could stay in Bora Bora for free.
Jewelry lady did finally realize
she saw me on the button
buttoned to dress of taxi guy
happy with all smiles and sunshine.
Written by Suzae Chevalier on Feb 21,2011
updated on March 25, 2019