Haleiwa Pâka - by Alice Nâmakelua

 
Hanohano wale `oe e Hale`iwa Pâka
`Ohu`ohu i ka popohe o ka pua hau

`O ka luli mâlie a ka lau o ka niu
I ke aheahe `olu a ka makani kolonahe

Lau kanaka mau `oe i ka lehulehu
E kipa mau ana e `ike i kou nani

Ka `owê a ke kai i ka `ae one
E kono mai ana he luana `iki kâua

Ua ana ka `ikena i kou nani
Hanohano wale `oe e Hale`iwa Paka
Honored are you, Haleiwa Park
Adorned with the roundness of the hau flower
 
The gentle sway of the coco palm leaves
In the cool softness of the gentle breeze

You are always crowded with the public
That always visit to see your beauty

The murmur of the sea at the edge of the land
Inviting us to relax a little

Satisfied seeing your beauty
Honored are you, Haleiwa Park

 

Source: Beautiful Kauai Album by Kawai Cockett - The composer was for many years associated with the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. This song honors the park on O`ahu's north shore. Translation by Kini Sullivan