~ by Amanda Pizzolatto
Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on the beast
Bells tolling the hour, and a fine Christmas feast
Shelves filled up with books that I like reading
These are a few of my favorite things
Traditions of old and the Blessed Virgin Mary
Flowers and trees and a pretty pixie fairy
Christmas carols that make me dance and sing
These are a few of my favorite things
Melodies that spirit you to faraway lands
Candles and angels, and one to hold my hand
Friends, family, those who enjoy my writings
These are a few of my favorite things
When the critics bite, when the words sting
When I want to get mad
I simply head off to my favorite things
And then I don’t feel so bad!