Kai Häwanawana - by Alfred U. Alohikea

 
`Auhea wale ho`i `oe
E ke kai häwanawana nei i ke one
He one ho`oheno `ia
E ka ipo e nohenohea nei i ka poli
He poli pumehana i ka hana a ka mana`o
Me he ala e i mai ana
`Auhea wale ho`i `oe
E ke kai häwanawana nei i ke one
This is for you
Oh sea that whispers upon the sand
Sands that are cherished by
My lovely sweetheart, held in my embrace
Thoughts come to mind, that warms the heart
And seem to say
This is for you
Oh sea that whispers upon the sand

 

Source: Kamehameha Schools HSI - A mele for the sands of Hanalei Bay