Leaves from a Grass House

When Don Blanding discovered Hawai’i back in the 1920’s Hawai’i discovered its poet laureate. For many people his poems about Hawaii keep alive their romantic dreams of a paradise in the Pacific. Born in Oklahoma, Blanding lived from 1894 to 1957. His great love for Hawaii and its people is reflected in his poetry. This was his first book, originally self-published in 1923. He went on to author numerous books and later toured the country reading his poetry and sharing his experiences in Hawai’i.