Embroidery of pelicans, chevrons, and flowers,
Campfires by moonlight and somewhat clean showers,
Gentles in brocades with puns while fencing--
These are a few of my favorite things.

Classes that teach about period murder,
Protecting your Crown from an enemy flanker,
Kits more than British or generi-Viking,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Soaps, knives, and pigments made as in the old days,
A hatchet in target and cheering when it stays,
Rounds of drunk cursing at taut rainfly strings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When I try to look gallant on the field, and I get decked by my flag,
I simply think of my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad.

Leather that's handtooled with knotwork and griffins,
Non-shrieking laughter from children with wide grins,
A short elevation that's entertaining,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Good questions in classes that aren't for attention,
Retrieving a name from your flaky retention,
Dedicated bards always improving,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Clean cool mornings with insert favorite drink here,
Meeting new people when talking's their greatest fear,
Day Zero bonfires on a gorgeous evening,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When it's freezing cold and I realize I've no socks in my bag,
I simply think of my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad.

Hearing "m'lady" from more than a flatterer,
Feeling my words and work actually matter,
"Queen by Right of Arms" has such a nice ring,
These are a few of my favorite things.

No surprised looks when I know what a cuirass is,
Fighting the Good Ol' Boys and beating their a$$es,
All people wearing any gender's clothing,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Not needing to speak out 'cause we're all respectful,
Broaching hard topics with words that are cordial,
Humor and honor that aren't insulting,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When I nervously debut a filk that gets one precious laugh,
I count it among my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad!