Dear Diary,
I have been working on multiple writing projects and today I am sharing my favorite parts of my revamped children’s picture book “My Favorite Things”. It is a whimsical look at everyday objects through the perspective of children. I am currently shopping literary agents and publishers for this one.
An acorn wears a little hat
for when it’s cold, you know.
And if I plant its head right here,
a forest I will grow.
Bubbles always make me laugh
as they float around.
At times they give a slobbery kiss
and burst without a sound.
Dandelions are sunshine spots
nestled in the ground.
I will gather all I see
then give you what I’ve found.
Eggshells hide a slimy prize.
But what delights me more,
is that moment of surprise
when they end up on the floor.
Grass is a poky, comfy carpet.
Perfect for lots of things-
rolling, digging, crawling
and chasing stuff with wings.
Mud is very nice to apply-
all oozy, cold and smeary.
I would offer you some in a pie,
but your face looks rather leery.
A rainbow sprouts from rain and sun.
I see it floating there.
If you help me find the gold
I promise I will share.
A swing throws me into the air
when I stretch my toes up to the sky.
And imagine where I’d love to go
if I could really fly.
Mr. Turtle, why do you hide your head?
I’m knocking on your shell.
If you come out and play instead
I promise to treat you well.
The vacuum eats dirt and little things
scattered on the floor.
Could it be hungry for my toe?
I worry it wants more.
Wind kisses my face and pulls my hair.
I love to feel it blow.
I like to think if it is strong,
up in the air I’ll go.
Dear Diary .... by Kellianne Sweeney 
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