Kai Hāwanawana - by Alfred U. Alohikea
 

ʻAuhea wale hoʻi ʻoe
E ke kai hāwanawana nei i ke one
He one hoʻoheno ʻia
E ka ipo e nohenohea nei i ka poli
He poli pumehana i ka hana a ka manaʻo
Me he ala e i mai ana
ʻAuhea wale hoʻi ʻoe
E ke kai hāwanawana nei i ke one
This is for you
Oh sea that whispers upon the sand
Sands that are cherished by
My lovely sweetheart, held in my embrace
Thoughts come to mind, that warms the heart
And seem to say
This is for you
Oh sea that whispers upon the sand


Source: Kamehameha Schools HSI - A mele for the sands of Hanalei Bay