Haleiwa Paka - by Alice Namakelua

 
Hanohano wale `oe e Hale`iwa Paka
`Ohu`ohu i ka popohe o ka pua hau
 
 
`O ka luli malie a ka lau o ka niu
I ke aheahe `olu a ka makani kolonahe
 
 
Lau kanaka mau `oe i ka lehulehu
E kipa mau ana e `ike i kou nani
 
 
Ka `owe a ke kai i ka `ae one
E komo mai ana he luana `iki kaua
 
 
Ua ana ka `ikena i kou nani
Hanohano wale `oe e Hale`iwa Paka
Honored are you, Haleiwa Park
Adorned with the roundness of the hau flower
 
 
The gentle sway of the coco palm leaves
In the cool softness of the gentle breeze
 
 
You are always crowded with the public
That always visit to see your beauty
 
 
The murmur of the sea at the edge of the land
Inviting us to relax a little
 
 
Satisfied seeing your beauty
Honored are you, Haleiwa Park

 

Source: Beautiful Kauai Album by Kawai Cockett - The composer was for many years associated with the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. This song honors the park on Oahu's north shore