The Ancient History of the Maori, His Mythology and Traditions. Nga-Puhi [Vol. X, Māori]

Upoko VIII

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Upoko VIII

Ka hoana (hoaina) hoki
Ka mutu i mua ra
Verse 1: Te rangi o te manako
E te ure i whakahoro
Ka kite koutou i
Te mano e takoto
Ka tahi te hanga kino
Ko te tara a te ngutu
E kiia mai nei
Naku i whaka ha ha
Nga mahi a te rau
Pae nui ki raro ra
Verse 2: Homai te tara nei
Me hora hora e
Me tauaki rawa
Kia kite te marama
I oku harango
He ika ka kowharatia

He tangi aroha.