Gerard Keogh Jr. Poet Lyric

My Favorite Things. ( Contest.)

Cookies and cocoa when you least expect them,
Your lover smiling, come hither, well.. ahem!
Finding that last coin to complete the roll,
these are some things that bring joy to my soul.

A warm glass of brandy, a fireplace burning,
A puppy you feared lost, a neighbor returning.
Your girl holding hands for a leisurely stroll,
these are some things that bring joy to my soul.

A day at the circus, a night on the boardwalk,
A brother, a sister, to laugh with in small talk.
A young kitten purring, wraps you like a stole,
These are some things that bring joy to my soul.

When I'm weary,
eyes so bleary,
I call each one to mind.
And then I will go
with the pleasure I know
that in each of these things, I'll find!

Sung to the tune: "My Favorite Things."

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Andrea Dietrich April 3, 2010 at 9:02 PM Gerard, I am so pleased to see you placed in the top with this excellent rendition of Favorite things! LUv,Andrea and congratulations

Faleshia Murphy April 3, 2010 at 9:15 AM very nice write congrats on your win faleshia

Joyce Johnson April 2, 2010 at 7:08 PM A lovely poem about lovely things. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Love, Joyce

Margaret Foster April 2, 2010 at 6:52 PM Congratulations Gerard, lots of comforting things in your poem and your life too I hope...well done...Margaret

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 2, 2010 at 5:35 AM Congrats Gerard on your 3rd place win in Farah's contest.. such an excellent piece to share and enjoy as u walk to the winners circle ..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Sean Kelly April 2, 2010 at 1:03 AM Great lyrics and great " Soul " , GK Jnr and well deserved recognition ....

Andrea Dietrich March 21, 2010 at 4:36 PM Hey, Gerard, you did the same as me. You did yours to the actual song melody (mine is called LIfe is a Ball) I hope we both do well with it this way! I liked the romantic things in yours. As for the LIon singer, well, it was one of the original singers. I saw online a picture of two brothers, I think called margo, last name. I believe it was a Margo guy. IT seems they were like two brothers together promoting a Xmas album when I saw them. LUv, andrea

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 14, 2010 at 5:47 AM Gerard, Life is good! Good luck in the contest. It's nice to know you a little more through your poetry. Smiles, Dane Ann

John Freeman March 1, 2010 at 8:48 AM Awesome job on this on gerard. Thanks for your comment today. Agape, Moses

Audrey Haick February 25, 2010 at 12:06 PM This is so very cool, Gerard! Best of luck in the contest with this sure winner. Peace, Audrey

Carol Sunshine Brown February 25, 2010 at 9:38 AM Gerard, I wish you the best in Farah's contest. Always a pleasure to read your poetry my friend. Love, Carol

Sean Kelly February 25, 2010 at 3:14 AM GK Jr , you have posted a most witty and clever piece , that deserves to be in the winners circle ...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 24, 2010 at 7:58 PM I do see WINNER written all over this "beauty" Gerard.. a wonderful flowing and sincere sensitive write from your gifted pen.. good luck in the contest.. a choice cut of poetic bliss... my entry is Blessing Bestowed... if u care to read.. thankxxx for sharing..luv.. Linda-Marie.. I posted a blog tonight about poetry if u care to comment I would so appreciate your input..thankxxx..

Carolyn Devonshire February 24, 2010 at 4:12 PM I found myself singing along before I even realized it was meant to by sung, Gerard. You describe so well some of my favorite things, too. Especially that "fireplace burning." Terrific entry for the contest. Good luck! Love, Carolyn