The Cat and the Yule Tree

We have a ginger cat that we love dearly, But we face the same dilemma with him yearly. This sleek, loveable and sassy feline, For the Yule Tree always makes a beeline! We adorn the tree with delicate gee-gaws with care, As my friend fixes me with his inscrutable stare. He watches so innocently as I decorate the tree, Quivering with excitement anxious to go on his spree! After the tree is trimmed with things so pretty, I admonish him, "Now stay away from there, kitty!" He just twitches his whiskers with a scornful smirk, Patiently waiting 'till I leave so he can go berserk! Cozily settled by the fire I hear a resounding crash, Leap from my chair and cross the room in a flash! Of course no cat near the tree is there a trace. I find him in another room innocently washing his face! Long after the tree is stored for the next Yuletide, Decorations found under chairs we take in stride. As they say, Christmas comes but once a year, So we'll tolerate the mischievous antics of this old dear! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired