Still There Revised

Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree why are you still standing The days grow long snow's almost gone a new season is near to dawning A snowman smiles or more than one glittering snowflakes large and small A new born's festive photograph a second grade too much older hand-made creations here and there a decoration in the eye of the beholder Tall and strong this tree still stands holding all these precious memories It took so long to decorate each sentimental piece just right in place It's a shame to take them down again Sort which goes where wrap with tissue and care This ever green tree purchased specifically to annually assemble loses needles here and branch limbs there with each holiday preamble As life keeps moving ever on and change is creeping nearer the Christmas tree still stands, testament to all I hold dear