Pua Be Still - Bill Ali`iloa Lincoln


Kaulana ku`u home i ka hanohano
I ka loku a ka makani Âpa`apa`a

Me he pua a`ala o ka be-still
Ka memele i ka `ehu kakahiaka

Aka aka nei kino i ka nui manu
I ka a`e ho`oheno o Kohala loko

Elua mâua a i alo iho ai
Ekolu i ke ahe a ka makani

O ke ani pe`ahi a ka lau niu
E kono mai ana ia`u e naue mai

Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana
Noho no a ho`omana`o a`e `owau e ka hoa


Well known, well liked is my home
Standing where the Apa`apa`a gales blow

Like the fragrant be-still bloom
It stands golden-hued in the morning sun

There it stands in the sight of all
In the pleasant breezes of inner Kohala
 
There were two of us who dwelt there
The cool breeze was our companion
 
The leaves of the coconut palm beckon
An invitation to go there
 
This is the end of my song
Think of me sometimes o companion


Bill Ali`iloa Lincoln

Source: Na Mele Hawai`i Translated by Mary Pukui

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