The sun stands over Waihoa,

Afloat on the breast of ocean;

The iwa of Leinoai is preening

On the cliff Maka-iki-olea.

On the breast of naked Lehua.

Awake thee! awake!

The following is a prayer said to have been used at the time of awa-drinking. When given in the hula, the author is informed, its recitation was accompanied by the sound of the drum.

He Pule no Pele

PALE I

O Pele la ko’u akua: