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ON THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN LANAI, by                    
First Line: Guests expectantly await
Last Line: Guests depart. Good night, good night.
Subject(s): Hawaii


Guests expectantly await
Singing boys, heads turning now,
Here they come, all dressed in white,
Sashes green, their smiles invite
Rapture, bliss and merriment.
Then a sound that thrills the ear
Throbbing, sobbing, minor chord.
Rhythm changes, next they sing.
Off they go with such a swing.
How they charm us with an art
Old as sin and young as love,
Heritage of blood in part.
Ages old, palms merry, too,
Swaying, dancing in the wind,
And the booming of the sea
Joins encores approvingly.
Full moon sailing overhead
Gives its beauty to the night.
Patter, patter, drops of rain,
Liquid "moonshine," lunar bow,
Perfect ending, gorgeous sight,
Music wails, "Aloha Oe"
Guests depart. Good night, good night.





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