The Sons of Kamuela

Four brothers meet for the first time at the reading of their father's will and are required to live together for a year on a ranch on the North Shore of O`ahu in order to inherit his vast estate.Four young men—strangers to one another;Time would pass till they’d call each other “brother.”Though they had never met beforeTheir father had now opened the doorThrough his last testament and will.When summoned to meet they all went stillRequired to live at his ranch in PupukeaIn a lovely setting up the hill from WaimeaOn the island of Oahu’s northern shore.With luxuries and privilege who could ask for more?In a year of four seasons they lived side by sideAnd as honorable men they did abide.Not all was smooth sailing in just this short year;Trouble would come from which they couldn’t steer.Kamu who’d lived with Kamuela all his lifeFelt that burden and suffered much strife.Makani the brooding masculine oneDiscovered love in the Pupukea sun.After years in prison Ipo survived.His life on the ranch with horses he’d thrive.Reef the California golden boyEmbraced Hawai`i with appreciative joy.The waves of the North Shore he often soughtThankful and grateful to God for his lot.Their hearts would break; they’d be molded by pain.Yet the sons of Kamuela would prevail with great gain.