Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Christmas Tree Reminder

Christmas has been over for three days.
My husband ask 
May we take the Christmas tree down yet?
There is no way.

It has been up over a year.
It is staying up.
I tell him no.
We use it as a night light.

It is a mere three feet tall,
But it reminds me of last Christmas
when I still had my mother.
It will stay up forever 

A night light that reminds me
That our time is limited
That we need to live our favorite light
As we are all extinguished in the end
Becoming starlight

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Shirley Hawkins December 28, 2020 at 11:39 PM It reminded me of a song. Leave a light on for me.... Lovely Poem I'm sure your Mum would be smiling at the touching sentiment of both the tree and poem. Happy New Year Caren, Take care.... Shirley. Caren Krutsinger December 29, 2020 at 3:31 AM Thank you Shirley.

Ann Gilmour December 28, 2020 at 2:53 PM I love your poem so much Caren and what a wonderful idea ~ I too have a small tree which I will probably put out on my balcony, but whilst the evenings are still so dark it is staying inside to lighten my soul and remind me of my darling boys Frank and Neil both now passed... Love and hugs Ann xx A FAV for me x Caren Krutsinger December 28, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thank you Ann

Lunita Blanca December 28, 2020 at 8:15 AM There are things that we cannot forget. At times we need to reflect on loved ones. Thanks for sharing Caren Caren Krutsinger December 28, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thank you Lunita.