Pokarekare (maori)

Pokarekare ana, nga wai o Rotorua,
Whiti atu koe hine,  marino ana e,
e hine e, hoki mai ra,
ka mate au I te aroha e.

Tuhituhi taaku reta, tuku atu taku ringi,
kia rite to iwi, raru raru ana e.
E hine e, hoki mai ra
ka mate au I te aroha e.

E kore te aroha, E maroke I te ra,
Makuku tini I aku roimata e.
E hine E, hoki mai ra
ka mate au I te aroha e.

Whati whati taku pene, ka pau aku pepa,
ko taku aroha, mau tonu ana e.
E hine e, hoki mai ra
ka mate au I te aroha e.




			Pokarekare
How placid are the ripples of restless Rotorua,
Dear, they know of your returning, far across the sea.
Dear heart of mine, I'll wait for thee,
My love is thine alone, to eternity.

You have written me a letter, and you signed it with a kiss
When I answer this ev'ning, I will simply tell you this;
"Dear heart of mine, I'll wait for thee,
My love is thine alone, to eternity"

The stars are shining brightly, silver jewels in the sky,
No star can match the lustre in your lovely eyes.
Dear heart of mine, I'll wait for thee,
My love is thine alone, to eternity.

We'll be wed on your returning, in love for evermore, dear,
I'll always be faithful, to the one whom I adore.
Dear heart of mine, I'll wait for thee,
My love is thine alone, to eternity.