Gimme A Break!

Breaking and entering, and spouse abuse
Robberies and beatings, and drug abuse
These things also happens in Wai’alae,
Yet the blame is mostly on Waianae
If Wai’anae is as bad as you say,
Why move here with intentions to stay?
Gimme a break!

Politicians frequent Kahala and Wai’alae,
Yet they shun the coast of Wai’anae
And now to be re-elected,
Kahe to Ka’ena political signs are posted
Faces I’ve never seen or known,
In Wai’anae are now being shown
Gimme a break!

Phoney smiles and eyes that lie,
The bottom line,…..it’s all shibae
I care not for what it’s about
I’ll do my part to vote them out
So……..Give me a break!

Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
28 July 1999
© Iwalani Productions
Rawlins- Bent 1950-present

Ka Aina Aloha Pau'ole - The Land Of Neverending Love

E ku’u aina hanau
My land of birth

A’ole a e minamina
Taken not for granted or wasted

Ka home o na kupuna
The home of our ancestors

Malama pono mai makou
This we must care for

Lohe ia na mo’olelo
Listen to the words and heed

Ia na po’e kupuna
The wisdom of our ancestors

Aloha no ka mea hau’oli
Of our heritage, love and happiness

Maloko mai na pu’uwai
From deep within our hearts

He aloha nui na kupuna
The great love of our ancestors

O ke ia aina e
For this, our land

Ka aina aloha pau’ole
The land of neverending love

Wala’au ana na opio
Pass this on to our children

Ka aina aloha ahe malama
To love and take care of this land

No ka mea ho’okahi
For it is of greatness, #1

Meke aloha poina ‘ole
Truly with unforgotten love

Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
Midnight- 24 Jan. 81
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent 1950-present
All Rights Reserved

Kau'iamekealohaokalani

Kau'i a meke aloha
The beauty with the love
O ka lani
Of Heaven
A'a i'a kou maka
Eyes so bright
Hoku ahi ahi
Like the evening star
He a na pu'uwai
Lighting up my heart
Kealoha pauole
With everlasting love
No ka lani mai
Sent from Heaven
Pa'a na ha'upu ana
Captured in my soul
Kau'i a meke aloha
The beauty with the love
O ka Lani
Of Heaven
Kaulana noau ia oe, Kau'i
Cherished in me forever, the beauty
Spoken
A meke aloha o ka lani
With the love of Heaven


Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
For my daughter:
Kau'iamekealohaokalani
16 Dec. 1994
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent 1950-2006
All Rights Reserved

Kuhio Bay - by Keliana Bishaw

'Akahi ho'i a 'ike ku'u maka
I ka nani a'o Waiakea
'A'ohe lua e like ai
Me ka nani a me ka nani
A'o Kuhio Bay
Mahalo a'i au i ka nani a'o Hilo
Me ka ua a'e ho'opulu nei
'Oni ana Mokuola au i ke kai
'O ua 'aina 'e
Kaulana nei
Wai anuenue a he wai kaulana
Wai maka'ika'i a ka malihini
Wai kamaha'o i ka'u 'ike
E papahi e ho'ope nei
I ka nahele

Translation

This is the first time I saw for myself
The beauty of Waiakea
There is no other that can compare
With the beauty, the beauty
Of Kuhio Bay
I admire the beauty of Hilo
The rain drenches it
Mokuola stands out in the sea
Island that is known to all
Rainbow falls is well known
Falls visited by strangers
Marvelous waters in my sight
It streams down and wets
The plains

Written by my Great-Grandmother
Mary Keliana Bishaw-All Rights Reserved
For her love for Hilo, Hawai'i
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1890-present

America

A - Which stands for the Almighty God who watches over us

M - Is for the many, many brave men and women who have given
their lives on the battle fields of the world. Even in space so
that we today, of all nations are still free.

E - She is ever ready to heed the call of the meek and hungry
throughout the 4 corners of God’s great world.

R - Is the Rights, simple as they are - Free worship, free speech,
Rights too numerous to mention. Even the Right to oppose as
they are doing on the street corners of our country
today. And last, but not least, the one God given Right that
no man can take away….our birth right: the
Right to be Free.

I - To me, I stands for Insurance. She offers safety and protection
to any nation throughout the world, that is ever threatened by
an aggressor.

C - Is for the beautiful Colors : Bloody Red, Pure White, and
Heavenly Blue. Just like our people, not one color but a
mixture of colors in his own image…..He too is like Old Glory…..
Red, White, and Blue.

A - Thus ending with the letter “a”, which forms the great word
America. All I can ever hope and pray for is: ” God save the Kingdom
of brotherly love, and guide mankind to the everlasting light of
peace.”


Written by Charles K. Bent
July 3, 1973
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent 1950-present

My Soldier Girl

The day you went away my soldier girl
To a place unlike your home, a different world
Afraid and all alone you shed a tear,
For friends and family that you hold dear

Never giving up the fight, you did your best
Stood proud for Uncle Sam with all the rest.
Through all the ups and downs you carried on
New friends, new home, at last the tears were gone.

Bridge:
And as the time went by, you did your best to cope,
With words from Mom and Dad, that turned the fear to hope.

And now you're coming home my soldier girl,
To the place you left behind, your little world.
Our pride and joy for all the world to see,
In our hearts and in our thoughts you'll always be.

The day you went away my soldier girl,
And now you're coming home my soldier girl.

Lyrics by Linda Bent
Music by Charles K. Bent
Written for our youngest daughter
Charlyn
March 1998
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent 1950-present
All Rights Reserved

Lonely Man

Sad is the heart
That has been broken
Of a lonely man

Nights of dispare
Tears the only token
For the lonely man

Once there were days filled with laughter
And once there was love now it’s over

Fate has been cruel
Destined forever
A lonely man


Written by Charles K. Bent
1958 ?
© Iwalani Productions 1950-2006
All Rights Reserved

No One Else

There will never be another man
Like you in my life again
You were my heart and my soul
And without you I am lost
I cannot love another like I loved you
For you were my one true love
My one and only love
You brought me joy and laughter
You made my life complete
How can I look at another
And feel the same as I did with you
No one else in this world
Can take this place in my heart
That I held for you
No one else in this world
Can share the life that I shared with you
How can I give my heart to another
When I have nothing left to share
For I gave you everything
That I had deep down in my soul
I do not need another man in my heart
For it belongs to only you
And the day will come again when
I will share this love with only you.

Written by Linda Rawlins-Bent
In memory of her husband Charles K. Bent Sr.
March 23, 2006 at 9:30 p.m.
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

The Ewa Plain (Kapolei)

Cane once covered the Ewa Plain,
Now asphalt, concrete, and window pane.
A water park with an entrance fee,
Thank God the ocean is still free.

A second city is needed, so they say
Yet signs in town spell of vacancy.
Price of dwellings are out of reach,
Causing families to live on the beach.

Tears of shame would endow
If planters of yore could see it now.
Once they played in those fields of cane
For that was home, the Ewa Plain

For that was home the Ewa Plain
Once they played in those fields of cane
Man is never satisfied,
Now he's claimed the Ewa Plain.
Yes, they played in those fields of cane,
For that was home, the Ewa Plain

Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
1999 © Iwalani Productions
1950-2006 All Rights Reserved

Moloka'i Moonlight

Moloka'i moonlight shine for you and me
Blending with the stars in perfect harmony

Moloka'i moonlight dancing on the sea
Shadows on the sand beside a friendly sea

Bridge:
Walking hand in hand together we two
Whispering love's story, some old, some new

Moloka'i moonlight shine your light of love
Through the starlit night from Heaven above

Written by: Charles K. Bent Sr
For my wife Linda
Sept. 3,1981
© Iwalani Production-Rawlins/Bent 1950-present

My One And Only Love

I love you and miss you so much, my darling. This is a poem that came with a necklace that Ui bought me. It tells exactly what I feel deep down inside. I will love you forever. Ka manawa apau, Kahae. Now and forever.

Since Heaven has become your home
I sometimes feel I'm all alone;
and though we now are far apart
you hold a big piece of my heart.

I never knew how much I'd grieve
when it was time for you to leave,
or just how much my heart would ache
from that one fragment you would take.

God lets this tender hole remain
reminding me we'll meet again,
and one day all the pain will cease
when he restores this missing piece.

He'll turn to joy my every tear,
and when I wear this necklace near
it will become my simple way
to treasure our Reunion Day.

Blue Carnations

Blue carnations from me to you
Convey a message of love that's true
Telling you how I feel
Telling you my love is real

Blue carnations, I'm sorry my dear
Lonely and broken I need you here
Forgive me for I was blind
Please come home and be mine

Blue carnations, my love for you
Blue carnations say I love you
Yes, I love you true
Yes, I love you true
Blue carnations, my love for you

Written by: Charles K. Bent
1975 © Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

Getting Easy For Me

Loving you is getting easy for me
I can wear a smile upon my face
The heartaches from my past
Are leaving me at last
And now I find that loving you
Is getting easy for me

You came into my life without a warning
I was so alone so sad and blue
But now I find at last
Sweet memories from my past
And now I find that loving you
Is getting easy for me

Written by: Charles K. Bent Sr. 1976
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent 1950-present
All Rights Reserved

L-O-V-E

L- Im sorry for the lies I've said
O-ver and over and over again
V- I miss you oh, so very much
E You're everything to me

Bridge:
Tell me what love is, spell me what love is
Love is a feeling of you in my soul

L- My lasting love I give to you
O-ver and over and over again
V- You'll always be my Valentine
E- You're everything to me

Bridge:
Tell me what love is, spell me what love is
Love is a feeling of you in my soul

L- My lasting life I'll share with you
O-ver and over and over again
V-ery soon you will see my love
E-verything you mean to me

Bridge:
Tell me what love is, spell me what love is
Love is a feeling of you in my soul

Written on 14 February 77
By Charles K. Bent for Linda
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

What Can I Give You

What can I give you for Christmas?
Santa doesn't have it in his bag.
What can I give you for Christmas?
Only my love on a Christmas tag.

Bridge:
I can't buy you jewels
Or other priceless gems,
I don't even have
The price to sew my hems

So, what can I give you for Christmas?
Only my love and may God bless


Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
December 2, 1977
for my wife Linda
Recorded by Na Opio O Kuhio
Childrens Ukulele and Bell Choir.
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent 1950-present
All Rights Reserved

After The Rain

Hilo's beautiful after the rain
Sunny skies, happy smiles,
Sweet refrain, after the rain

Maile fills the air, cool crisp and clean
Children play, happy day
Run again, after the rain

Bridge:
And the shades of evergreen
Forever will haunt your dreams

You will always say after you've gone
I'll return back to you
Hilo town, after the rain


Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
April 6, 1978
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

Lost In The Pages Of Yesterday

Bright lights and nightclubs, just doing the town,
Back then friends would just gather 'round.
Night after night and day after day,
Now, lost in the pages of yesterday.

Bridge:
Lost in the pages of yesterday
Friends I once knew aren't here today
Where have they gone, I can't say
They're lost in the pages of yesterday

People would say when they see me now
Hi there, remember my name?
I knew it then, I can't say right now
I can't say I do, now ain't that a shame

It's true what they say, you can't go back
Friends I once knew aren't here today
Progress is here, so never look back
They're lost in the pages of yesterday


Written on July 14, 1999 by:
Charles K. Bent
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-2006 All Rights Reserved

Man, The Ugly Beast

Given the power to build and create,
But in his own greed, makes value depreciate.
Like values of love, but instead he'd rather slaughter and hate.
Hearing the cry for help, he ignores and closes the gate.
Is this to be man's destiny, is this to be his fate?

Destroying what he once believed,
If so, man is better dead and let no one be grieved.
For his passing would not have been in vain,
Better he dies than re-live Abel and Cain.
Brother against brother, will this be his feast?
If this is to be, then call man the ugly beast.


Written in hope that mankind will see the light and turn to love and peace.
By Charles K. Bent Sr.
Febuary 28, 1970
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

Woman

Women the delicate flower
Never under-estimate her power

There are times when she may slow down her pace,
Yet she can still manage to put a smile on her face.
For in her there is grace, beauty, charm and technique,
I dare any man to say a woman is weak.

Before you try to knock her down and hit her hard,
Wouldn't it be wiser to clean up your own backyard?
Just think of what woman has done,
She gave us life, each and every one.

So lift your heart and soul to the sky,
And thank the great Almighty on High.
For taking a handful of dust and clay
And giving us woman to help us find our way.


Written by Charles K. Bent Sr
Febuary 28, 1970 for his mother:
Daisy
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

My Love For You

As the days passed slowly by,
I often stopped and wondered why.
Why I fell in love with you,
Not knowing if you'd love me to.
Being so truthful from the start,
You said another held your heart.
I could see the hurt deep down inside,
Vibes so strong that my heart cried.
I tried my best to ease the pain,
With hopes it wouldn't be in vain.

Now a year has passed us by,
No more reasons for wondering why.
You have washed all doubts I had,
Smile my love, don't ever be sad.
I'll never hurt you like others may,
I only want to brighten your day.
My heart, my life I give to you,
My trust, my love forever true.
I hope I brought you happiness,
Take care my sweet and may God bless.


Written by Linda Rawlins Bent
December 1, 1978 at 11:45 pm
For my husband Charles
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

Iwalani

Iwalani, I'm in love with you
In this heart of mine
You're a heavenly shrine

Iwalani, I adore your charms
You're so loving in my arms
Aloha I love you

Bridge:
You're a dream from heaven above
You're an angel
So warm with love dear

Iwalani, you are always mine
Till the end of time
Aloha I love you


Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
This song is for my 1st daughter
Iwalani in 1958
© Iwalani Productions
1950-present All Rights Reserved

Sad Winds

Sad winds from the sea
Whispering to me
Our love will never be

Clashing winds aloud, on high
Screeching through the sky
Two hearts start to cry

Bridge:
Why is it written that we
Are not to love and be free
Why won't the winds let us be
Sad winds from the sea

On through life plaintively
There will always be
Sad winds from the sea


Words and music
Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
On the SS Matsonia 1958
Inspired by the howling winds and rough sea.
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlin/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

In The Clouds

I saw you in the clouds today,
Smiling at me as if to say:
"Don't cry Tutu, don't cry for me
I'm happy and playing with angels you see
In time the pain will go away
Of losing me, a devastating day"
You stood by my mommy with an aching heart
Knowing that soon we would have to part
When I came out it gave you a chill
To see me so lifeless, so very, very still
You held me in your loving arms
As if to shelter me from all harm
They put us in a room with a rocking chair
And there you told me how much you cared
As you rocked me so slowly and sang me a song
I knew in your heart I would always belong
Such a heavenly light when the angel came
And she spoke so softly and called my name
You said: "God needs you Wynter, for now you must go
But always remember how much I love you so
The day will come when we will meet once more
And you'll be waiting for me at Heaven's door"
I look to the clouds for I can see
My precious angel smiling down on me

Written on 12 April 2000
This poem was written by:
Linda Rawlins Bent for
Wynter Ka'iulani
© Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
1950-present All Rights Reserved

Ka'iulani Mine

Keiki hemolele,
Ke aloha pauole
Ma loko ka pu'uwai
Ka'iulani e, Ka'iulani e

E poina 'ole
Ka nani i kou ki'i
Aloha kou mana'o
Ka'iulani e, Ka'iulani e

Bridge:
Aloha ku'u pua
Ahui hou ka ua

A meke akua
Ke aloha hemolele
Ka manawa a pau
Ka'iulani e, Ka'iulani e

English:
Bless my little baby
With everlasting love
Here in my heart forever
Ka'iulani mine, Ka'iulani mine

I will never forget you
The picture of your beauty
I know you'll always love me
Ka'iulani mine, Ka'iulani mine

Bridge:
Farewell my little baby
Until we meet again

May the Lord above us
Bless you with my love
Now and forever
Ka'iulani mine, Ka'iulani mine

Written by Charles K. Bent Sr. 22 Feb.99
This song was written for my grand-daughter
Wynter Ka'iulani.... who is gone, but not forgotten.

All content, including poetry and lyrics, and all information contained within this document and website is © 1950-present Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
All Rights Reserved.

Mahinaalohaokalani

He aloha no wau ia oe (I love you dearly)
Mahina aloha oka lani (Loving heavenly moon)

Keiki oka aina aloha (Child of the land of love)
Ku'u i'ini pumehana (My child, dear to my heart)

Bridge:
Kukui o ka lani kiekie (The heavenly light shines on you)
He u'i no oe ke ike mai (Showing the beauty for all to see)

Hemolele kou inoa (Holy and blessed is your name)
Mahina aloha o ka lani (Loving heavenly moon)

Haina mai kapuana (So ends my story of love for)
Mahina aloha o ka lani (Loving heavenly moon)


Written by Charles K. Bent Sr.
28 April 1979
This song was written for my daughter Danalyn M. Bent

All content, including poetry and lyrics, and all other information contained within this document and website is © 1950-2006 Iwalani Productions-Rawlins/Bent
All Rights Reserved.

Little Baby Girl

Ka'iulani, blessed angel from above
Looking down sending Tutu love
Her little baby girl

Dear God in Heaven, take care of her as I would do
She's not here, oh so sad but true
Sweet little baby girl

Bridge:
The time will come when we'll meet again
And I can hold her tight
Through all those sleepless nights
But until then I'll keep my faith
And I'll be strong for her
Cause I love her so

Ka'iulani, someday we'll meet at heaven's door
All this sadness will be no more
My little baby girl

Ka'iulani, blessed angel from above
Looking down sending Tutu love
Her little baby girl
Sweet little baby girl
My little baby girl

Written by: Linda Rawlins-Bent 15 Jan.99
This song was written for my granddaughter
Wynter Ka'iulani Camero-Rawlins

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Kamalani O Ke Kai

Kamalani, Kamalani o ke kai
My sweet enchanted baby
The beauty of the sea,
You are the world to me

Like the ocean, you flow within my heart
You are my pride and joy
I'm captured by your charm
I'll keep you safe from harm

Bridge:
Your cry, your laugh, your smiling face
Your heart, your soul, your warm embrace

Kamalani, Kamalani o ke kai
I love you most of all
Sweet little baby girl
You are my life, my world


Written by Linda Rawlins-Bent 14 Feb.04
This song is written for my granddaughter
Kamalaniokekai
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