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A Perfect Christmas Tree

A perfect Christmas tree in the woodland Beyond the meadow, I’ve had my eye on it But cutting in the woodland has been banned A perfect Christmas tree in the woodland, But things are not going exactly as I planned So, I’m struggling to keep my holiday spirit A perfect Christmas tree in the woodland Beyond the meadow, I‘ve had my eye on it. So, I’m struggling to keep my holiday spirit But things are not going exactly as I planned Beyond the meadow, I’ve had my eye on it, A perfect Christmas tree in the woodland, But cutting in the woodland has been banned And I’m not about to get myself Xmas canned. written December 18, 2021 [a trionet, a type of poetry I invented, combining the triolet and the 14-line sonnet.]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2021 1:23:00 AM

I enjoy that you keep coming back to this thought "A perfect Christmas tree in the woodland Beyond the meadow, I‘ve had my eye on it." - you write like I think.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/23/2021 8:20:00 AM

Thanks for the compliment, Caren. Sometimes they just pop up in my mind, sort of like you. I like to keep it real. Merry Christmas!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/19/2021 10:01:00 AM

Wonderful combination of forms. Pity you'll have to stay without that tree.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/23/2021 8:20:00 AM

I reckon so, Victor. I dare not cut it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/19/2021 9:36:00 AM

It is really cool this form of yours, Milt. I really like it. I combine two forms and did not get my form accepted by Soup . There were a few pending that did not get chosen either but my Andaree form at least got on the list. I have seen many Soupers using cool forms. I wonder if they just never submitted them to soup or if they got turned down??

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/19/2021 9:38:00 AM

I don't know, Andrea. I am looking for a subject/theme that will lend itself to your Andaree form. Emile uses it frequently. I will one of these days because I really like it. Thanks for your compliment and encouragement. BTW, I watched your dance with your students on FB. Nice! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!

Bill Baker

Date: 12/19/2021 7:23:00 AM

Very creative form Milt, well displayed in this poem. Holidays can be extra challenging as we age and deal with loss. Peace be with you during this season, your Texas friend, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/19/2021 8:45:00 AM

Thanks so much, Bill. Anymore I don't even put up a Christmas tree. I've become an ol' Scrooge! (chuckling)

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 12/19/2021 3:44:00 AM

We moved from fresh pine trees to artificial many years ago. Only hurdle now is getting UP into the attic to bring it down....Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/19/2021 8:46:00 AM

I understand perfectly, Delice. At my age decorating for Christmas is just too much work! (chuckling)

Francine Roberts

Date: 12/18/2021 4:37:00 PM

nice one, I miss the days when we could cut our own, here too, its a pre-cut or head to Gogo's Christmas tree farm the only place within miles you can cut one

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/18/2021 6:32:00 PM

Some time ago we shifted to an artificial tree, but I have wonderful memories of going out to cut one when I was a child. Everyone had a real tree back then. Now, you can buy the artificial ones already decorated!!!