'Twas the night before Christmas
(Well, actually, three days early).
Santa wound up his shopping
To avoid feeling surly.

But he was antsy and ready
To deliver his gifties.
This year he spent plenty
'Cuz he wanted only nifties.

For beloved Don Ho,
No-brainer, quite easy:
With stem-cell improved heart
Good healing, not queasy.

For UH's David McClain
One Caribbean cruise.
He needs the vacation
For filling Dobelle's shoes.

For Paul Ogata
Fame in his new L.A. home;
For deejay Augie T:
What next, autobiog tome?

For Jasmine Trias
It's simple, with reason:
Restored hometown support
Would be swell. Not treason.

And, surely, that album
For Ms. Velasco, Camile.
A singer with soul
And blues — the real deal.

For Jim Nabors, gollee,
And his holiday "Friends"
A Hawai'i Theatre taping
On his 10th show ... Garanz!

More North Shore time-off
For our beloved Johnson, Jack
And by George, Curious success
With his movie-music attack.

For Karen Keawehawai'i
A secret untold
She has enough eyelashes
So send instead gold.

For Jordan Segundo
Sounding better than ever;
A video on MTV
Hey, never say "never."

For Jade Moon, a plaque
That says, simply, Mom.
She's no longer on TV
(Leaving her fans bummed).

A special that captures
Her Filipino pride
Would give Emme Tomimbang
Such a mile-high ride.

For Carole and Kimo,
What else? More "Hawai'i Stars."
For Jack and Cha Thompson?
A pair of new cars.

For Governor Lingle
A background-check team.
No more embarrassment
Like that Bev Harbin scheme.

Twenty-four hour security
For Josh Holloway of "Lost,"
For his speeding ABC castmates?
Advice — slow down, it'll cost.

For Mayor Mufi Hannemann
More funds in the coffers.
To maintain the "Sunsets"
Beg for more corporate offers?

For Nalani, Lehua, Angela
The women of Na Leo:
A monster national hit
That break records — a KO.

Continued acclaim
For uke-strumming Jake.
And updated commercials
To match his remake.

For Tia Carrere
Some time to play mom.
And shared tips for hapai
Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom?

For Honolulu's Chuck Boller
And Maui's Barry Rivers.
For Sergio Goes, too:
Hot stars. Big films. Shivers!

A future Grammy for Reichel
And the Cazimero two.
They lost last year ...
Aw, one for Ho'okena, too.

For Charles Michael Brotman
More ki ho'alu class.
And growing acclaim
For that Raiatea lass.

For the brawny The Rock
Another film here.
For Chris Lee's "Superman"
An Oscar is dear.

For Bruddah Iz, in heaven,
Why not do a movie?
Though casting is tough
But wouldn't that be groovy?

For Marek Lieberberg,
Another Eagles-calibre flight;
The 250-smackers ticket
No longer's a fright.

A hana hou — and big ratings
For Edgy and Matt.
Their "Levi Report"
Swings a real mean bat.

A haku lei for Feldman
And even Arnone;
Their real-people specials
On TV aren't phony.

For Frank DeLima
A headquarter to meet;
Since Wisteria is shuttered
He's practically on the street.

A Christmas concert
Next year for Makaha Sons.
That's John, Jerome and Moon
A keg of fun. Tons.

A steal-proof guitar
For victimized Makana.
For Keith and Carmen
Quality time with 'ohana.

A bill of good health
For suave Danny Couch.
And a get-well-quick pill
For Arlene (minus "ouch").

For Auntie Genoa,
More sustaining high notes.
For Auntie Nona?
Speedy recovery votes.

More movie score work
For Kimura-san, Audy.
For Leed and Cabang
Fresh jokes, nothing bawdy.

For Shawna Masuda
Who has presence and voice;
A Broadway musical
Would surely be choice.

For the Society of Seven
Las Vegas and classic.
A room swap, some shows
With audiences Jurassic.

New scripts for the Herenikos
And for Marlene Sai.
For actress-singer Sonya?
Another "Bali Hai."

For Keo, Russell, Chai
For DK, Roy, Mavro:
Happy, satisfied diners
Who'll applaud with "Bravo!"

For Henry Akina,
And Burton White:
Filled seats, fans cheering
With all of their might.

A show with the Stones
Would match Moffatt's style.
A rebooked Mariah
Would make Peyton smile.

For Deena, Joyce, Dwight
Hot tickets, huge throngs;
For Vanita, Eric, Harry
Ditto ... cannot go wrong.

A big posse tribute
For Perry and Price.
For dear Jerry Santos
Another "Kahalu'u" would be nice.

A brightly-lit marquee
For Ronald E. Bright;
For Duane "Dog" Chapman?
A capture without fight.

For those dining companions
Named Frannie and Millie.
Why, entrees and desserts,
Without calories, silly.

More Shooting Stars
For ol' John Rampage.
For D'Orso and Hutchison
More moments on stage.

More studio space
For Jon de Mello;
A get-well wish
For that Peter Moon fellow.

For Lee Cataluna
More tales about folks
At Longs or in flower shops
'Bout titas and mokes.

Exposure for Native Blend
That's Willie with Eric;
Some work time off
For my colleague Derek.

For the Honolulu Symphony
Just plain ol' harmony.
And a new maestro
To end the dichotomy.

A Mardi Gras comeback
For tireless Jack Cione.
For Henry Kapono?
Easy, brah, a new "home."

For Kealoha Kalama
More Japan-bound tours.
For Loretta and Azure?
Jazz jiving, toujours.

For suave senior citizen
Debonair Jimmy Borges.
A patent on his secret
Of looking so gorgeous.

For Miyagi-san Pat
And comedic Ray Bumatai
A laugh-fest in heaven
Would brighten the sky.

A return to the studio
For Eddie Kamae.
And save time for Jay Larrin.
Toss in lei of laua'e.

A magic show DVD
For John Hirokawa.
For No. 1 Joe Moore
Duracell power.

For pianist Kit Samson
Another presidential gig.
For Al and Nancy
A karaoke rig.

For Kapono Beamer
A Grammy home run.
For brother Keola
More touring sounds fun.

For p.r. folks Lisa,
Lynette, Aubrey, Sheila,
Donna, Piia, Bonnie, David?
Hot items ... a thriller.

For "Nutcracker" dancers
Hurrahs and big cheers.
Now you can go shopping
As Christmas Day nears.

To you, faithful readers
You, there, Mr. and Ms.;
Mele Kalikimaka, season's best ...
And that's Christmas Show Biz ...