My Book Signing Thank you
(SUNG TO "THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS")
Bold phrases are sung to ("5... Golden... Rings...)
On the day I got the email
the owner said to me
Could you come 11 to 3?
Gathering up my items
my husband said to me:
Here's a big hug,
and a hot cup of chamomile tea.
On the day of my visit
I feel so joyfully.
Can’t wait to do this!
Meeting with the children,
An author’s what I wanted to be.
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 any thing else you might need?
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
She was as sweet as a person could be.
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.
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"
and then there's "Lilly belle"
Then I smiled and gladly signed three.
My precious cats: Angel and Camille, How I miss them!
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.
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
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
Mines russian blue
But she passed away
Goodbye is so hard!
I want another cat
fingers crossed
Hope they let me soon
Really, how sweet would that be?
A beautiful Russian Blue.
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 stopped 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.
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
Yes, it's 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