(SUNG TO "THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS")
Bold phrases are sung to ("5... Golden... Rings...)
1 On the day I got the email
the owner said to me:
"Could you come 11 to 3?"
2 Gathering up my items
my husband said to me:
"Here's a hot cup of chamomile tea."
3 On the day of my visit
I am filled with glee!
Can’t wait to do this!
Meeting with the children,
Author’s what I wanted to be.
4 Lugging my book bag
The owner said to me:
"I'm here to help you.
So glad you came.
Here is your spot.
Is there anything else you might need?"
5 As I set up my table
a vendor said to me:
"How I love cats!
So glad you're here.
This is fun,
I'm over there."
As sweet as a person could be.
6 In the first hour of signing,
a small boy said to me,
"My name is Emmett
I love your cats!
I like writing too
Who wrote this?
Guess how old I am?
My baby brother is three."
7 In the next hour of signing
12 voices sung to me:
All the favorite carols
I was getting misty
"Are those your cats?
I have two cats too
one's 'Meow-Meow'
then there's 'Lilly belle.'"
Then I smiled and gladly signed three.
My precious cats: Angel and Camille, How I miss them!
8 While waiting at my table
a vendor said to me:
"My cats have helped me...
deal with my cancer..."
My heart was touched...
Gifted her a book
signed, "To Jean"
Both our hearts were full
Then I cried into my chamomile tea.
Jean, If you see this... I will never forget you.
Your courage, strength and joy despite it all, reminded me of what is really important.
9 Sneaking up the stairway,
my grandie peeked at me:
"Grammie, it is Miller.
We came to see you.
Look at my t-shirt.
I'm feeling hungry.
I miss your cats!
Are you selling books?
Let's go home.
What is in your cup?"
Just my frosty, cold chamomile tea. ;)
Me with three of my grandaughters: Hadleigh, MIller and Quinn
10 On the tenth of the hour
A sweet teen said to me
"Can I have a Kit-Kat?
I really like them
Kitties are amazing
Mine's Russian blue,
But she passed away.
Goodbye is hard!
I want a cat
fingers crossed
Hope they let me soon
Her name will be Elsa McPhee."
A beautiful Russian Blue.
11 In the last few minutes
a grandma asked of me:
"Do you do school visits?
His class would like one
Maybe after Christmas?"
Feeling very grateful
Hugs are the best
When a friend stops by
I miss my cats
They are touching hearts
and teaching
families to adopt
and it makes me so very happy.
If you're a cat person... you know.
12 On the way home from signing
my head is spinning round:
12 Men were singing
11 Children laughing
10 Books a-signing
9 Ladies chatting
8 Men a-waiting
7 Pets adopted
6 Stories sharing
5 grateful moments
4 crying toddlers
3 granddaughters
2 new friends
Finally time for some chamomile tea. :)
Thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday at Hopkinton Card & Gift.
Special thanks to Julia- for the invite. You have such a beautiful store!
To Julie- for your friendship and ever present smile.
To Jean-who was such a blessing and inspiration.
To my family and grandkids for their never-ending support. When you surprise me at these events it makes my day.
and lastly to Emmett- Keep on writing! Can't wait to buy your book one day and have it signed :)
See you at the next event!
Purchase signed book for the Holidays on my website.
Local pick-up available.
How I miss my writing buddy, Camille