A Few of My Favorite Things

Today, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., I am thankful for these things, and so much more!

Sitting all curled up and warm by a fire;
List’ning to Christmas hymns sung by a choir;
Church bells I hear when my garden chime rings;
These are a few of my favorite things.

Birds at the feeder with wings all aflutter;
Fireworks and quilts and warm muffins with butter;
Sailboats and sunsets and butterfly wings;
These are a few of my favorite things.

Ripe, red tomatoes I grew by myself,
Rows of my book-friends lined up on the shelf,
Kittens that pounce and play catch with bright strings;
These are a few of my favorite things.

An armful of puppies licking my face;
Sunshine and shadow through curtains of lace,
“The Star-Spangled Banner” when everyone sings;
These are a few of my favorite things.

Crisp autumn leaves that crunch under my feet;
Knowing my best friend lives just down the street;
Laughter and happiness each grandchild brings;
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the car stalls,
When the skirt clings,
When the news is bad,
I try to remember my favorite things,
And then I don’t feel so sad!

MaryMartha
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