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’Twas a few days before Christmas
And all through the aina;
Auwe! Santa was blockaded
By the protesters — a downah.
“Now Dasher, now Dancer,
“Now Prancer and Vixen,”
He called out his reindeer
To hasten the fixing.
St. Nick had gifts to deliver,
To folks young and old;
The surprises were valuable
Some precious like gold.
For Gov. David Ige, courage,
To keep all pathways clear;
For Mayor Caldwell, swiftness
Rail’s not pau — quite costly, so dear.
For Bruno Mars, why not,
A Hawaii homecoming gig?
Of course, when he wraps up
His new CD. Big!
For Joseph Morales,
A “Hamilton” run at Blaisdell.
He deserves that shot,
Fans will ring that sales bell.
For “Aquaman” Jason Momoa,
A stylist and a haircut;
The mane and the beard
Could be tailored. Or not?
For Dwayne Johnson,
A “Moana 2” showcasing Maui.
Sure, with Auli‘i Cravalho aboard, too,
Would make it a wowee!
For Barack and Michelle,
A Kailua visit sounds swell.
The weather their way
Is colder than hell.
For Mazie Hirono,
Hurrahs and applause;
Her political needling
Supports the right cause.
For Carissa Moore, surfing champ,
Why not a hana hou?
Gold medal at Japan’s Summer Olympics
For her brand of “go”?
For Jack Johnson, a salute,
For being environmentally green;
Another CD of soft rock
Would certainly be keen.
For Marcus Mariota,
Redemption. Relaunch.
What the Titans did to “our” QB
Was disrespectful — and raunch(y).
For Loretta Ables Sayre,
A first movie role;
For Robert Cazimero,
Enduring aloha, precious soul.
For Frank De Lima,
A yule show for more years;
For Andy Bumatai, punchlines
To elicit laughter and tears.
For Shari Lynn, a chance
To tour her biographical revues
Her research, her performances
Mean she’s paid her dues.
For maestro Clarke Bright,
Of the Royal Hawaiian Band,
A golden baton to conduct
The best in the land.
For Willie K, who shares
All kinds of musical views;
A miracle medical cure
Would calm his cancer blues.
For Misty and Afatia,
The Thompson sis and bro:
Fifty more years of Tihati reign
With parents’ Jack and Cha’s glow.
For Jade Stice, more directing,
For her vision and style;
Her “Songs for a New World”
Brought out a cheer and a smile.
For Karen Keawehawaii,
No more excuses, delay;
Gotta land a date singing
At Blue Note … OK?
For the Kawakamis, a new mantra,
Like, “‘Iolani no ka oi;”
For new neighbors Okamis,
Sustenance, with chazuke and poi.
For legendary Jack Cione,
And his glitzy, fun “Follies:”
A wall plaque of honor
For years of Arcadia jollies.
Cheer for Fran Kakugawa,
Who’ll put on her best looks
When she parades, Merrie Monarch time,
To promote her Wordsworth books.
For Jerry Gibson at Turtle Bay
And Audy Kimura at Hy’s,
Long-running contracts
With paychecks that rise.
For Rick Ornellas,
An all-season show pass;
To cruise and see everything
Like flying first class.
Healing prayers for Ruivivar,
Talisman and Samson;
Surgeries and therapy
Can cost ’em a ransom.
A query for Mark Harmon:
Why not a Hawaii-based “NCIS”?
Would be a hot and hip
Brand expansion for CBS.
For showrunner Lenkov,
Of “Magnum” and “Five-O:”
Perhaps upgrade scripts
Wrapped up in a red bow.
Finally a mammoth aloha hug,
For you loyal Mr. and Ms.;
Mele Kalikimaka, a hui hou …
And that’s Christmas “Show Biz.”
Wayne Harada is a veteran entertainment columnist. Reach him at 266-0926 or wayneharada@gmail.com.
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