An Honor
Leināʻala Mahi
Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 224–226.
Abstract
This poem reflects on the quiet negotiations of naming, belonging, and becoming as a māhū navigating multiple worlds. It lingers in the tension between authenticity and the weight of labels.
Recommended Citation
Mahi, L. (2026). An honor. Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 224–226.













