Hallowed Crest

Wreath underlaid with resin and pine Overlaid with ribbon and twine Spliced together, effervescent shine Signifying the season of mirth and wine Rustic emblem that we from nature's reservoir did mine Artificial symbol of human ingenuity and design Bridled garland that nature's bounty did re-assign Monument to the preceding year's decline Woody chalice in which new year's good will to enshrine Decorative laurel that both hopes and memories bine Resplendent crown that hearth's door doth refine Glowing beacon that will holiday guest's illumine Token of past year's blessings from which we hesitantly resign Harbinger of coming year's favor which we so ardently pine