‘Twas the morning of Christmas … And all through the hale
Santa was reviewing … His holiday hoomalimali.
His gifts were delivered …With items majah and minah
To worthy islanders… Malihini and kamaaina.
For Gov. Josh Green …A good-leadership pin;
And big-budget state funding …With a positive spin.
For Mayor Rick Blangiardi … Fewer delays for the rail;
Plus a savvy ridership plan … Otherwise it will fail.
A vacation in Kailua…For Barack and Michelle;
With poke and shave ice…That’ll jingle the bell.
For POTUS 46…A smooth exit glide
For # 47, constraint…Less Elon-gated slide.
For Auli‘i Cravalho … “Moana” and “Cabaret” star:
Incredible show biz voyages …Taking her near and far.
For Cirque du Soleil … And its new “‘Auana” show;
May your sunrises and sunsets… Radiate special glow.
Being an “American Idol” …Certainly ain’t a picnic.
So Iam Tongi still struggles …To find the insider’s trick.
For stand-up Frank DeLima... Retirement means rest;
No mo’ Christmas tree costume… Or Imelda Marcos‘ dress.
For dudes Andy and Augie...A new series of the funnies;
Alone or together …They’ll hop to it like bunnies.
For Robert Cazimero …A healthy new year;
He battled the shingles… Yes, with pain and fear.
For singer Audy Kimura … Dog and cat chow,
He’s a perennial pet lover …A rescuer with know-how.
For Shari Lynn and Rachel … Steady jazz gigs would be great;
With John Kolivas’ back-up …Now that would be first rate.
A hot second season … For Fox’s “Rescue: Hi-Surf;”
ABC’s impending “9-1-1: Hawaii” … Should be on first-responder turf.
For Hawaii’s Nicole Scherzinger … A Tony Award next season;
She’s starring in “Sunset Blvd.” … And a loss would be treason.
Dwayne Johnson’s a hottie … With film and TV acclaim;
So wouldn’t it be stupendous … If he’s tapped to a Hall of Fame?
A “Jurassic Park” sequel … Should be filming here soon;
It certainly would rev up …The local industry’s blah tune.
For Jack and Cha Thompson … Something basic: less pain.
Like all other seniors… Aches are tough to contain.
For the isle theater folks … DHT, MVT, IABK, HTY;
Hit titles, full houses… Just reach for the sky.
An] extra special wish…for DHT:
Set design upgrades would bring glee!
To the Ron Bright ‘ohana…With more members doing shows;
You’re all True Believers….How the tradition glows.
For Henry Kapono…good times at multi-venues
He showcases budding talent…Elevating revenues.
Wish there were more clubs …With an all-Hawaii theme,
Think Outrigger Reef’s Kanikapila …And its aloha spirit scheme.
For Na Leo Pilimehana … Why not 40 more years?
They’ve got the verve … The music; what fears?
For ukulele legends Jake …Bryan, Herb, Taimane… please…
Unbreakable finger nails … To strum “My Dog Has Fleas.”
For saxophonist Michael Paulo …Yet another sax gig
With mellow “name” acts …Who are pals, peers. Big!
For Jason Momoa, more TV ads … Even if he doesn’t need the dough;
He delivers with nutty vigor … And viewers chuckle ho-ho-ho.
Poet-author Fran Kakugawa … Is retiring her book tour;
With crowded flights, stress … There’s no more allure.
But for Kevin Iwamoto … He of the Bizly brand;
The trips, the chat-fests … The reunions are grand.
For Glenn Medeiros … And the Saint Louis teams
More championships, yes! To. bring Crusaders beams.
For Lahaina fire victims…Auwe, smooth home returns;
For water-tainted zones? No mo’ worries, with faucet turns.
For Karen Keawehawaii … Plenty florals for her hair.
Can be real, can be faux … She can handle, with flair.
A comeback, stability … For the Kilohana hula gang;
Only a Waikiki title sponsor … Can ensure the vital bang.
Could 2025 be the next wave … To ring the Hawaiian music renaissance bell?
The leaders could be Jerry Santos, Amy Hanaiali‘i, Keali‘i Reichel.
A sweet round of applause ..For Ho‘okena, Makaha Sons;
They’re a tough, strong breed …So share the hurrahs: Tons!
For visionary Judy Murata…”Today’s thought” is easy.
It’s “Mahalo and Aloha”…With your responses so breezy.
To Dennis Mahaffay and June Yago … My frequent breakfast buds;
As Zippy’s Kahala loyalists … We meet through winds and floods.
To you, loyal readers …Yes, Mr. and Ms.;
Mele Kalikimaka, cheerful tidings…And that’s Christmas Show Biz…