From 'Emalani
Marlise Ahuna, soprano
Diane Van Den Oever, piano
South Dakota New Music
University of South Dakota
October 23, 2018

I love the sea of Ka‘ula
The thick sprayed sea of Kamaula
That teases Kane‘ene‘e
The sea has risen up to Makaikiolea
It sends an invitation to the Ko‘olauwahine breeze
My beloved, come to me
Lehua takes care of the water-of-the-pao‘o fish
A pool much visited by the natives there
Hidden from view by a blossoming koa tree
Kawaiku‘i passes before my eyes
Hā‘ena’s nose snorts at the storm
My beloved, come to me
My beloved, come here to me.

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