~ 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!