My Family's Home

My Family's Home

A Poem by Joyce S. Greene
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A Song to be Sung to the Tune of "My Favorite Things"

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Santa is sleighing and reindeer are winging
Candles are glowing and carolers singing
Laughter and joy in glad greetings we hear
Christmas brings people together each year.

Fresh cookies baking and eggnog for nipping
Church bells and kids' yells and boxes for shipping
Moonlight and mistletoe calling us near
Christmas brings people together each year.

Tinsel is shining and white lights are winking
Children are giggling and eyelids are blinking
Presents are waiting for friends who are dear
Christmas brings people together each year.

When the clerks scowl
When the wind howls
When crowds push and shove
I simply remember my family's home
And then my heart glows with love!











© 2013 Joyce S. Greene


Author's Note

Joyce S. Greene
A Song to be Sung to the Tune of "My Favorite Things"

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Such a wonderfully heartwarming poem ...just perfect for this festive season. Christmas truly brings people together..it's all about celebrating family, friends, love, and new beginnings. I wish you the merriest of Christmas and a gorgeous new year!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Sanober, for such a wonderful review! We had a very nice visit with my son and his girl.. read more



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This is a very elegant piece of Christmas cheer and families we hold dear. The expressions shared a vivid picture of a Christmas well spent. A few things that stood out to me

When the clerks scowl
When the wind howls
When crowds push and shove
I simply remember my family's home
And then my heart glows with love!
(This particular verse didn't quite seem to fit in)

Church bells and kids' yells and boxes for shipping
(this phrase didn't seem to flow like the rest of the piece)

However that being said I loved this vivid piece of holiday spirit. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work. Please return the favor by reviewing one of my pieces.

Posted 9 Years Ago


beautiful and heartwarming poem joyce I can imagine all these happening :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Thanks, Jeannear.
A very heartwarming, snug poem. I can imagine this being read on some classic Christmas clay animation on a Christmas Eve. Wonderfully penned!

A few suggestions:
I think that 'eyelids are blinking' would be better as 'Christmas lights blinking.'
Just a suggestion

Everything else was superb!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Gleb, for your very nice review and for the constructive criticism. I feel, though, that.. read more
Gleb Zavlanov

10 Years Ago

Sure. How about "Bright stars blinking."
I've been a bit of a grouch this holiday season, but this did bring a smile to my heart Joyce, why can't it be so all year long? Well done! Have a great New Year.....

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

How wonderful to see you back, Frieda. I've missed you! (I haven't been posting much myself.) Hop.. read more
I too sung this Joyce. This is perfect, could become a new Christmas standard. This is happiness in written form. Loved it.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

What a marvelous review, Jack! You have me grinning broadly here. Hope your Christmas was a very go.. read more
I was totally singing this in my head, Joyce! You did such a wonderful job with this and you chose the most absolutely perfect tune. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Many, many hugs to you:) :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Rebecca. Your kind words mean the world to me.
Rebecca Buller

10 Years Ago

You're very welcome, and here's wishing you a very delightful and Happy New Year:)
Oh Joyce! This is wonderful. Merry Christmas!
Hugs, Julie

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Julie. I really appreciate your very gracious review.
Awesome write Ms Joyce ...I enjoyed reading it .

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Thanks, Neil. Your words always bring a smile to my face.
I love the Sound of Music and couldn't wait to sing this out aloud, haha. You paced the words and phrases perfectly and it fits so well! I thought this was a wonderful poem and you made it your own.

Hope you're having a glorious Christmas with your family!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

Hi, Lola. I appreciate your very nice review of this poem. I love the song "My Favorite Things" an.. read more
Clara

10 Years Ago

Glad to hear you had a wonderful time. I did too! :)
Children are giggling and eyelids are blinking
my eyes were blinking with joy of reading this wonderful piece

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Joyce S. Greene

10 Years Ago

What a charming review, Latifa. Thank you very much and I hope your Christmas was a very good one.

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