Ka Liko Mu`o Laua`e - Traditional


Ka`u mea i aloha
Ka liko mu`o laua`e

He u`i `oe i mohala
No`u i ka ua lîhau

Ke `ala laua`e anuhea mai
Ka`u wale no e honi

La`i kâua e ho`oipo nei
Upolu ka lihi laua`e

Is mine to hold close in affection
The young leaf shoot of the laua`e fern

You are radiant as you unfold
Freshened by the gentle cool rain

The cool soft fragrance approaching
The sweet scent is mine alone to smell and enjoy


As we become one, we are at peace
In the presence of the fragile tender laua`e

Source: Strand Family Collection - Translator unknown