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One of my best friends is a Jehovah Witness. We met in grade school and have been friends since the sixth grade. She is a wonderful person and a good faithful soul. This poem is not a slight or throwing shade in any way.

Christmas Trees and Weaves

My good friend who is a Jehovah Witness
Says of Christmas trees, she doesn’t get this
Why do they hang all those tacky things
Junk up a perfectly fine tree of green

I feel the question is honest yet blind
For tree docorations are celebrations of kind
I notice she wears false eyelashes and weave
To me that is tackier than a Christmas tree 

I suppose natural beauty isn’t the issue here
It’s doing what you know and feel is real
A natural tree with lights, decorations is ok
Her fake lashes ,wigs don’t mean she has no faith

As my Christmas tree is an expression of choice 
Her lack of need for a tree is her own voice
In USA we both embrace our lavender lives
God gave us all a choice and we use it to thrive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Greenhough Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A good poem with, do I detect a little humor? Decorations have changed. I remember when popcorn and paper chains were decorations. If you like your tree that's all that matters.
Jones Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Agree! Maybe a tiny bit of humor lol and thanks!
Wolf Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Here in America: Offer a rose; don't impose. ~ The High Road
Jones Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I like that Gershon! Hugs
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
your poem speaks to the beauty of tolerence. well done
Jones Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you!
Willy Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Your words is exploding all truth from it's archive. Have you ever attended a voice poetry contest?
Willy Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
No but hope I'll one day have a chance to.
Jones Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I’ve attended an open mic poetry contest in Washington DC once but I was only an audience member. Have you participated in open mic poetry? Thanks for reading!
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I agree - everyone celebrates in their own way. What's meaningful to one person may not be meaningful to another. If it's meaningful to you, it's meaningful. Period. :-)
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Exactly! Thanks
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I totally agree. To each their own!
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Yes! Thanks for reading.
Rolland Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
nice and interesting reflection about christmas, for me Christmas tree is just a souvenir, since 30 years, thanks for the touching poetry
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Hugs thank YOU for reading
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