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Pāʻauʻau/ Pāʻauʻau Waltz
by John U. Iosepa Haʻaheo Pāʻauʻau lā i ka nani Proud is Pāʻauʻau in its beauty Kilakila i ka pai a ka Moaʻe Majestic is the stirring of the trade winds E walea ana paha i ka ʻolu Delighting in the pleasant comfort I ka hoʻoheno a ka iʻa hāmau leo Cherished for the pearl oyster sought in silence Pau ʻole koʻu hoʻohihi My delight is boundless I ka nani o Pāʻauʻau For the beauty of Pāʻauʻau Na wai e ʻole ka ʻiʻini Who would not be desirous Ua noho a kupa i laila Having lived as a familiar of that place Uluwehi wale ia home That home is verdant and lush Makaʻala i ke kai ʻo Pōlea Surrounded by the sea of Pōlea Hoʻolale aʻe ana e ʻike i ka nani Urging one to witness the beauty O Pāʻauʻau Of Pāʻauʻau |