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A Christmas Tree Eulogy

Forgive me Oh gentle tree As I strip away Your garland glory Your ornamental tinsel dress Laid plucked and bare Prepared to rest And I thank you For your evergreen light As hope illuminated Against the lengthy nights May your message of peace Bless this home Even once spring and summer Has come, and gone Though Christmas is now Packed and boxed away Oh Christmas tree Let your goodwill Stay 01/18/23

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/20/2023 3:57:00 PM

It is sad to see it go; I know someone who has a backyard full of them; it's like a christmas tree hedge in her yard. She buys them with the root ball intact and they plant them after the holidays; it's quite beautiful. Well penned of the old trees.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/20/2023 4:41:00 PM

What a wonderful idea, wish we could all recycle our trees like that! Thank you for the sweet comment, M.L

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/19/2023 5:52:00 PM

Heartfelt request. May it be fulfilled! :) gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/20/2023 4:40:00 PM

I am hoping so, thanks, gw~

Valsa George

Date: 1/18/2023 10:11:00 PM

Once Christmas has come and gone, we keep away the Christmas tree and other decorations ! The Christmas tree, a symbol of hope and merriment is something we dismantle with sadness. But hope, Christmas will once again come and the Christmas tree will once again stand proud. Beautiful poem Michelle.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/19/2023 5:05:00 PM

Yes, the ritual of taking down the tree and decorations is somewht sad but like the seasons it will come around again, thank you for your comment, Valsa

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/18/2023 7:24:00 PM

Christmas trees are so beautiful, and bring such joy, that it is hard to say goodbye! I love your touching eulogy, Michelle. It's a fave for me. Evelyn :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/18/2023 7:38:00 PM

I am very touched by your kind words and the fave, thank you very much, Evelyn~

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/18/2023 6:29:00 PM

Dear Michelle, your lovely poem of praise for the gentle tree is beautifully touching. You capture the symbolism of the Christmas tree with your amazing artistic imagery so vivid yet tenderly soft. I adore the love, respect, gratitude and hope woven through your verses like garland woven through the beloved evergreen branches. I especially love your last two lines for a grand finale to an exquisite piece. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/18/2023 7:38:00 PM

I am always so happy to hear from you, my friend, you are always so encouraging, I hope you are having a happy January :)