A Havaiian legend about a red flower
The version in the English language
Ohia - is the first tree, breaking through the solid lava,
The red floret - lehua is blooming on its twigs;
But, please, don't pluck this haematic flower -
At the Havaii - it is a symbol for those, who in fidelity and love believe.
Ohia was the strongest of all men and very handsome
And Lehua was the most beautiful among the girls;
But when Pele saw Ohia, goddess of fire wished to know the answer -
If the strongest of all men fancies to merry her.
The warrior denied her - he loved Lehua only,
Pele got angry and turned him into tree,
Gods felt pity for the girl and not to leave her lonely -
They changed her into flower - for lovers forever together to be.
Until red flowers are blooming in the silence -
The weather always will be warm and mild;
But when you pluck a flower - wait for weather violence -
In such a way Lehua misses being apart with her beloved.
13.05.2021
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