Lei Pua Kenikeni
- by Kaipo Hale
Ka pua kaulana i ke onaona
Kaua i ke `ala o ke aumoe, `ea
Ho`ohie ana i ke ahe ka makani
Ilihia ka mana`o ke `ike aku, `ea
I ka pua mohala i ke ahiahi
Pauoa ku`u home kau i ka hano, `ea
Me ka wailana a`o `Auwaiolimu
Kia`i `ia e ka ua kilihune, `ea
Lihilihi pua i ka hua waimaka
Ohaoha launa `ole ku`u wehwehi, `ea
Ha`aheo wale i ka poli o ka ipo
`O`oe ka`ano`i a ka pu`uwai, `ea
A he ipo ho`oheno po`ina `ole
Puana ku`u mele a i lohe `ia, `ea
Aloha no ka lei pua kenikeni
Whose blossom is famous for its alluring fragrance
You and I in the perfumed twilight
Delignting in the soft and gentle breeze
The thought is thrilled when I see
The flower blooming in the evening
Esteemed is my home in Pauoa
With the calm waters of `Auwaiolimu
Protected by the light showering rain
As the petals gather in the rain water
Incomparably loving is my adornment
Worn with pride in the lover's bosom
You are my heart's desire
Like an unforgettable sweetheart
The refrain of my song is heard
Love and affection for the pua kenikeni lei
Source: Makaha Sons CD Ke Alaula
