The document features a collection of poetic expressions reflecting the personalities and aspirations of various individuals associated with the Chinese zodiac. Each participant identifies with their zodiac animal, sharing thoughts on their past, desires, and personal traits in a whimsical manner. The overall tone emphasizes transformation, self-discovery, and a lighthearted approach to life's journey.

1. Chinese Zodiac Poems By the ladies of ‘Ula La February 7, 2009

2. The Year of Minnielicious I wish in black and white, but I dream in vivid color. I used to be quick, vivacious and daring, but now I think and move more intelligently. I seem to be serious and conservative, but really I am risky, fun and spirited. I am the Rat I am delicious, vivacious and totally Divalicious! -- Emma, Lani and Ipo

3. I wish I was on a cruise, irresponsible and carefree. I used to be conservative but now I am outrageous. I seem to be serious, but really I am frivolous. I dream of margaritas and diamonds. I am the OX, I am strong and bold. I am a steady friend, who loves my family. I dream of success I wish to be patient I am the OX but people think I am a duck calmly gliding on the water with feet madly peddling under water.

4. I wish time would slow down I dreamed I was floating down a river on a cloud I used to be thinner, but now I am robust, like a Reuben painting. I seem to be funny and friendly, but I’m really serious and conservative I am the rabbit and I burrow into the soil to find solace. -- Elsie, Joan, Millie, Roseanna

5. I wish that someday I could be the mystery of the universe A snorting, sparkling ball of fire To reign supreme o’er RHS’ers I used to be weak in mind but now I’m really strong you’ll find I seem to be scary and mean but really I am a compassionate soul I am the fiery dragon I start with a spark and fire like a cannonball!! -- Mysterious Maiden of Merriment, Magnificent Mistress of Musical Musings, Mandarin Madam, Sandy K.

6. I am the Goat. . . I’ll eat anything, have great legs and have the elegance and artistic ability to overcome obstacles. I am the Snake. . .elegant, wise, passionate and determined – but no legs like friend Goat.

7. At 10 I made a hat they laughed – At 65 I made a hat they will cheer! I used to be chubby but now I am pleasingly plump. -- Wilma M., Diana M., Pat A., Judy B.

8. I am the rooster who’s riding the ox into the new year. . . I wish I was a princess, I dreamed of living in a castle. . . I am the rooster I love to strut my feathers, I seem to be calm but I really make others ALARMED!!! -- Carole Ishi ma ru, Linda Kahana

9. I wish for health I dreamed of wealth I used to be slim But now I’m sporting Now I am assertive, outspoken, loyal and affectionate. I am a dog! -- Edith, Connie, Karen

10. I am the boar, Ever resourceful, energetic, And in love with life. I seem to be old, But really I am a child. I used to be young, But now I am young at heart. I used to be flesh, But now I am spirit. I am the Diva Boar! --Silvery Sister of Angels and Seraphim, Dame Luscious of Frou Frou