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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 :)