‘Twas the morning of Christmas
And all through the ‘aina;
Santa’s gifts were delivered
To malihini, kamaaina.
The presents were sought
With the utmost care;
No re-gifting, just the best
Of the yuletide fare.
An idea for Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Involving Gov. Josh Green:
A Swap-Your-Job Day
Might be productive and keen.
For Nicole Scherzinger
A new hit Broadway show;
One for Darren Criss, too,
Tony winners do glow.
The usual Kailua rental?
Or the new Waimanalo lair?
Barack and Michelle
Will select with great care.
An extended Vegas contract
For superstar Bruno Mars;
Plus a Super Bowl return
For the greatest of all stars.
Do you constantly wish that
Bette Midler would perform here?
Not gonna happen since
The Divine one has hometown fear.
A Na Hoku nomination
For singer Kevin I;
And healthy isle snacks
He can buy and try.
For Melveen Leed, a budget
For her from-home show;
To tighten and heighten
And brighten the flow.
A new golden baton
For bandmaster Clarke Bright;
To conduct the Royal Hawaiian Band
And demonstrate his might.
For Karen Keawehawai‘i
Plenty faux flower;
To “plant” in her hair
Like one floral Aloha Tower.
A case of Louis Vitton’s Clicquot
For Robert Cazimero;
Would fuel his club magic,
Make him a jolly good feller.
For Loretta Ables Sayre
A new restaurant-size oven
For her lavish cookie-fests
Which invitees are loving.
For Shari and Mary
Another Delightful TAG show;
A Broadway -Christmas menu
With the yuletide glow.
For Raiatea Helm
Christmas jazz now;
Jawaiian next?
Could be a wow!
For harmonic Na Leo
The three-gal act
New hits, new garb
Will bring chart life back.
For luminary opera star
Baritone Quinn Kelsey?
Old and new operas
And Met billing! What else-y?
A return path home
For star Martin Nievera;
If not now, or soon,
It just might be never.
For the TV-film community?
A flock of series and films.
It’s been frightfully dark
No jobs means the light dims.
A new isle TV script
For Daniel Dae Kim;
He could end the drought
Plus folks just love him.
For Jason Momoa
A new Hollywood flick;
Less history, more Aquaman
With a box office kick.
Plenty Niihau shells
For lei maker Kuana Torres Kahele;
For his pal Kealii Reichel
A stash of chants and new mele.
For Marlene Sai
The First Lady of Song?
A re-born “Waikiki”
Would rule the charts—strong!
For Chef Chai Chaowasaree
Something simple, just prayers;
His hasty exit to Thailand
Has worrisome layers.
For Lee Cataluna
Standing ovations galore;
Her plays are da kine fun
Her fame will soar, soar, soar.
For Amy Hanaiali‘i,
More theatrical creds;
As Pele in “Hi‘iaka”
She wowed ‘em, turned heads.
A fun ‘ukulele duel
With Shimabukuruo and Tolentino;
And a prize of golden strings
Plus a bottle of vino.
For Frank DeLima,
The Las Vegas retiree:
A frequent comic gig
Would be joyful. Whee!
Ho‘okena has welcomed
A new singing star;
Thus dancer Nani Dudoit
Merits a raise, or a new car?
Wonder why Olomana, Makaha Sons
Rarely perform here?
Waikiki’s simply not hiring
Pilikia, time to fear.
For Frances Kakugawa
An author-poet pal:
“Outhouse: 2, 3” sequels
Will surely chime like hell.
For Carole Kai Onouye,
The retired fundraising gal;
She oughtta pen an autobiography
With her star power, it’ll sell.
Dr. Glenn Medeiros
Turned author this year;
He’s a man for all seasons
Merely warrants a cheer!
New and treasured old recipes
For chef Alan Wong;
His presence at the Kahala
Will be expectedly strong.
And arigato to Roy Yamaguchi
Who always has a table;
But if by chance I can’t score one?
Robbyn Shim’s able.
For Sheila Donnely Theroux,
Good health, good cheer;
Her generosity’s unchallenged
So a toast… wine or beer!
A snow storm atop Mauna Kea
Would charm that Larrin dude Jay,
So order a blizzard, Lord,
On this Christmas day.
For Audy Kimura,
Kitty litter, dog food;
He’s the pet world’s best friend
And that’s pretty darn good.
For Kika Matsumoto
A kitty named Grizabella;
And partner with a kitty
Named Most Happy Fella.
And speaking of Kitty,
There’s one named Hello;
‘Tis reserved for Rick Ornellas
And cool like red Jello.
For Jonathan Masaki
Hawaii News Now’s traffic guy;
A huge walk-in closet
For his aloha shirts. Sigh!
And speaking of Guy,
Weather/”Cheap Eats” dude;
Hagi-san provides temperatures
But no “Cheap” costs. Rude?
Kudos to Greg Zane,
Actor-choreographer-director;
His MVT and DHT creds
Make him a true arts connector.
For ”Idol” Iam Tongi
A Grammy would be cool;
But Kalani Pe‘a’s absence
Would have to be the rule.
And finally, gratitude,
For you Mr. and Ms.
May your holiday be joyous…
And that’s Christmas Show Biz…