Blue Carnation - John K. Almeida
A blue carnation reminds me of you Ku`u ipo i kukuni pa`a ia ka `i`ini Oh sweet and precious I'm thinking of you O ka li`a `oe a nei pu`uwai Nou na ho`omana`o a me na upu ana A e pili mau ka lucky me `oe Hui: Ku`u lei aloha lei nani makamae Kou aloha ka`u a e hi`i poi mau nei	A blue carnation reminds me of you My sweetheart close to me, my firm desire Oh sweet and precious I'm thinking of you You are the yearning here in my heart My thoughts and recollections are only of you Lucky me, you cling to me, constantly Chorus: My lei of love, my beautiful, precious lei Your love is mine to cherish
Source: Na Mele Aloha, translated by Kanani Mana