Kaehuokalani - by John K. Almeida |
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| Ohaoha na hi`ona o ku`u wehi Lanikeha i ka maka ke `ike aku Oia ka `ano’i a ka pu`uwai O Kaehuokalani ku`u lei ia A he lei hiehie na ka makua A ke kupuna a e hi`ipoi nei Liko pua miulana lei onaona Ho`oheno i ke ao mâlamalama Hea aku mâkou o mai `oe O Elaine Kaehuokalani he inoa |
Well formed are the features of my darling A delight to the eyes, behold She is the joy of my heart Kaehuokalani my beloved one A wreath of delight to her parents A child to be fondled by her grandparents A miu lan bud in a fragrant wreath A giver of happiness in this world of light I call to you, o answer me Answer to your name, Elaine Kaehuokalani |
Source: Na Mele Aloha - Translated by Mary Pûku`i |
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