Mapu Mau Ke `Ala
This beautiful mele composed by Keikilani Ako was inspired by a dear friend. She has since passed on, but she shall never be forgotten. Keikilani writes, "The image of the beloved blossom has left, but the refreshing scent still lingers on." This mele won Haku Mele at the 2001 Na Hoku Hanohano awards. Performed in the key of F, modulate to G, then finally to A.
He `ala onaona kupaoa e moani mai nei
E kono mai ana ia`u, e!
`Auhea `oe e ku`u nani, ku`u pua e milika`a ai
Ka pua `awapuhi `auli`i
I kahea mai ia`u, e walea me `oe, i laila
Puluple i ka ua, le`le`a kaua i ka nahele, e!
Ua ho`i akula ka helena o ka pua ho`oheno
Mapu mau mai ke `ala anuhea
Intensely sweet scent blows hither,
Inviting me to draw near.
Where are you, my beauty, a flower to be cherished?
Oh fragile ginger blossom
You beckoned me to dally there.
Drenched in rain we found delight in the grove.
The image of the beloved blossom has left.
But the refreshing scent still lingers on.
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