makapō
Anuhea Nihipali
Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 108–113.
Abstract
Drawing on family history, place, and the many meanings of makapō, this poem traces the recovery of Indigenous and lesbian identity through moʻokūʻauhau, memory, and Hawaiian storytelling. It offers a powerful meditation on belonging, healing, and self-definition.
Recommended Citation
Nihipali, A. (2026). makapō. Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 12, 108–113.
