Nâ Pua Lei `Ilima - by Kau`i Zuttermeister
Nani wale nâ pua lei ka `ilima `O ka u`i ho`oheno o Kâkuhihewa     Ho`ohihi ka mana`o la i laila Nâ pua lei `ilima e kaulana nei     Kûlana hiehie me ka hanohano Ha`aheo i ka maka ke `ike aku     Kaulana nâ pua lei ka `ilima Ke kikowaena o nâ `ailana     `Ohu`ohu wale a`i nâ malihini Ka nani kaulana po`ina `ole     Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana Nâ pua lei `ilima e kaulana nei	Beautiful is the wreath of `ilima blossoms An adornment of Kakuhihewa that is cherished     My thoughts are forever captured by The blossoms of lei ilima, so famous     Outstanding, regal and elegant It is magnificent to the eye     Famous are the blossoms of lei ilima That represent the capitol of our islands     Honored guests are bedecked (with leis) Famed is the beauty, never to be forgotten     Tell the refrain Of the famous wreaths of `ilima
Source: Strand Family Collection - Some old-time musicians believe this mele was composed by Abbie Palea and presented as a gift to Kau`i Zuttermeister. This would be the property of Kau`i Zuttermeister in keeping with the old Hawaiian tradition. Translator unknown