A Simple Little Tree

I remember when they chopped my down And placed me in a truck, They told me I'd be happy And I was definitely in luck. I was told I'd been chosen To give some girls and boys, A very Happy christmas, And on my branches would be toys. I was to have lights of red Green and yellow too, Lots of sparkling tinsel With ornaments of blue. I felt quite excited Of the job I was to do, They placed me in a window So my bright lights would shine through. On the very top of me They placed a shining star, I felt I must look beautiful Standing straight, and standing tall. For days and days they loved me As they brought their friends to see, Every day I heard from them, We love you Christmas tree. I knew when I was very young I was planted for a reason, I knew I would be picked someday Just for this festive season. The children do not notice me My job for them is done, I over hear them saying Christmas sure was fun. They leave me in the darkness now I'm no more a treat, Tomorrow I heard them say They will toss me on the street. My days upon this earth are done But with sun, and rain you see, In the forest where I lived There grows another tree. And next year when you chop it down I hope that you will see, To plant another in it's place A SIMPLE LITTLE TREE. Lynn Barany