Kapiolani Paka - John K. Almeida


Kaulana ka inoa o Kapi`olani paka
Ia wahi ho`oluana a ka lehulehu


Ho`oheno pu me Makee `Ailana
Me ka pua lilia lana i ka wai


O ke ani peahi lau o ka niu
Ho`oipoipo ana me ka ehu kai


Aloha ke kai malino a`o Waikîkî
Kai ho`opulu `elo`elo i ka `ili


He kahua haulani papa he`e nalu
Hia`ai mui `ia e nâ malihini


Famous is the name of Kapio`lani Park
The place enjoyed by many


Cherished together with Makee’s Island
And the water lilies floating on the water


Coco fronds waving like fans
Romancing the sea spray


Welcomed is the calm sea of Waikîkî
Sea that drenches the skin


Shifting on a surfboard
Pleasing the tourists


Source: Mana Collection, Translated by Kanani Mana