A play on the Hawaiian words
ho'omalino and ho'ola'ila'i
the word malino synonymous with malie
peaceful juxtaposed with la'ila'i
calm and still
to express the moment
suspense in nature
preceding the birth of gods and men
a peaceful moment calm and still
in The Kumulipo: A Hawaiian Creation Chant
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem