Aloha O`ahu (Beloved `Oahu) - by Clarence Kinney
Aloha O`ahu lei ka `ilima Kohu manu `ô`ô hulu melemele Ka`apuni ho`i au a puni O`ahu Ho`okahi mea nani a`o Waikîkî Moani ke `ala o ka lîpoa Me ka poke `ô`io e uese `ono Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana Kohu manu `ô`ô hulu melemele	Beloved is O`ahu with the `ilima lei Like the `ô`ô birds its golden plumage I have gone completely around O`ahu The one beautiful place is Waikîkî The fragrance of the lipoa lingers in the air Delicious with `ô`io The story is told Just like the golden plumed `ô`ô birds
Source: Mana Collection, translator unknown - Some claim this was composed by Mary Heanu in the 1920's, others believe Clarence Kinney wrote this mele that takes us on a trip around Oahu. Waikïkï is named as the loveliest spot. Ilima, the official flower of O`ahu, is compared to the yellow feathers under the wings of the black honey eater bird, highly prized for feather work. Lipoa, a seaweed mixed with raw scraped`ö`io (ladyfish) is a scrumptious meal anytime.