Nâ Pua Lei `Ilima - Words by Abbey Palea, music by Kau`i Zuttermeister
Nani wale nâ pua lei ka `ilima `O ka u`i ho`oheno o Kâkuhihewa Ho`ohihi ka mana`o lâ i laila Nâ pua lei `ilima e kaulana nei Kûlana hiehie me ka hanohano Ha`aheo i ka maka ke `ike aku Kaulana nâ pua lei ka `ilima Ke kikowaena o nâ `ailana `Ohu`ohu wale a`i nâ malihini Ka nani kaulana poina `ole Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana Nâ pua lei `ilima e kaulana nei	Beautiful is the wreath of `ilima blossoms An adornment of Kakuhihewa that is cherished My thoughts are forever captured by The blossoms of lei ilima, so famous   Outstanding, regal and elegant It is magnificent to the eye    Famous are the blossoms of lei ilima That represent the capitol of our islands    Honored guests are bedecked (with leis) Famed is the beauty, never to be forgotten   Tell the refrain Of the famous wreaths of `ilima
Source: Lani Kaleiki, daughter of Louise Kaleiki and grandaughter of Isaia Kaleiki ( born in Pukaiki, Ni`ihau in 1908) - This mele was composed by Abbey Palea, Louise Kaleiki's cousin from Ni`ihau. Abbey Palea gave it to a family member, who traveled to Honolulu and passed it on to her friend who worked for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Kaui Zuttermeister was teaching hula at the Parks and Recreation, and was given the mele to set to music. It remained in her possesion and was soon recorded. No copyright was applied for and unfortunately, Abbey Palea's name was lost and not given the credit. Translator unknown