Melelana - by Puakea Nogelmeier

 

Kau mai ke ahiahi me ka maluhia
Malu iho`oe i ka poli aloha
Aloha ku`u wehi e lei nei
Lei ho`i `oe ka la`i mälie
 
 
He pua lë`i a`o ku`u mäla
Mäla`ela`e i ke ao äkea
He ake nui ko`u e pili mai
Maika`i ka luana i nei poli, ë
 
 
`O `oe ku`u wehi pulamahia
Hia`ai ka mana`o i kou maka
Makahehi wale au e hi`i lei, ë
Hi`ia no ka u`i küpaianaha, ë

 

Eventide settles about us peacefully
And you are sheltered in a loving bosom
Beloved is my precious that adorns me like a lei
You are embraced by gentle serenity
 
 
A cherished blossom from my garden
Clearly visible to the word at large
I have a great desire that you should be near
Comfort awaits, when you lie on my breast
 
 
You are the adornment that I hold dear
My thoughts are entranced at the sight of you
I am charmed to be holding you in my embrace
Held close to my heart is the amazing beauty

 

Source: Keali`i Reichel album "Melelana" Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc.