I was honored to have my Christmas song, "One Last Letter to Santa," appear on the eighth, and newest volume of Hungry for Music's annual collection of both original and popular Christmas songs performed by Washington DC area bands. (December 2005) Another local musician, Roger Henderson, joins me on guitar and harmony vocals.

Proceeds from these CD compilations provide funding for Hungry for Music's programs to provide instruments for inner city children. Hungry For Music is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. To order, go to: http://hungryformusic.com/hfm/cds.htm

Local pan-celtic band, IONA, first recorded my song, "Lark in the Morning, Wild Geese at Night," on their 1998 release, The Sound of IONA. I was thrilled when Barbara Ryan and Bernard Argent decided to include it on IONA's latest release, A Celebration of Twenty (May 2006), a double CD celebrating IONA's 20th anniversary, which won the 2006 Wammie Award for Folk - Traditional Recording. Click to order either album: http://ionamusic.com.

One Last Letter to Santa
© 2005, Loralyn Coles, BMI
(on Holiday Feast 8, Hungry For Music)

I know I’m too old to write to Santa
It’s been years since I left my childhood
But I still know how that letter gonna start
“Dear Santa, I’ve been very, very good”

Well Santa, you’re shocked, no doubt, to get this
The spelling’s good; there’s no backward “e’s”
And I know you’re busy making all those toys
But don’t toss it aside, Santa, please

‘Cause I could use a little more hugs and kisses
A little more chocolate, and of far greater worth
A little more peace in my heart to help bring
A little more peace on earth

This year has been a hard one for me, Sir
I’ve reached the end of what I know to do
So I’m writing you even though I’m all grown up
You’re a sign that miracles can come true

And I could use a little more hugs and kisses
A little more chocolate, and of far greater worth
A little more peace in my heart to help bring
A little more peace on earth

One last letter to Santa
At the North Pole, top of the world
One way to say, I love what you do
P.S. I still believe, thank you

We all could use a little more hugs and kisses
A little more chocolate, and of far greater worth
A little more peace in our hearts to help bring
A little more peace on earth
Please bring a little more peace to our hearts to help bring
A little more peace on earth