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I Am Your Christmas Tree

I AM YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

I am so pretty, I’d like you to see,
As I enjoy people looking at me

Whether man, woman, girl or boy,
I’m here to only bring you much joy.

I’m vain, my family has made me so,
I've also made them proud, I know.

I am a Christmas tree and every year, 
I will see both a sad and happy tear,


Every year, I’m adorned with a new decoration,
Making me even more of a fascination,

By Christmas Day I will be so much prettier,
Making my family so much happier,

Presents hidden in my boughs and laid at my feet,
Bring thrills, laughter curiosity, what a treat,

My decorations and silver drapes glisten vividly,
When photos are taken I think imaginatively,

From which side will I glisten even more,
For treasures of memories will be in store.

BUT I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR YOU

Yes I talk, and wish health and
Happiness to my near and dear!
My fairy lights will flicker and shine
Until we say Happy  New Year.

( Entered for Christmas Tree Competition Dec 2018)

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Rico Leffanta Date: 12/20/2018 2:06:00 PM Yes, trees are alive and can communicate, but on a different frequency than humans. You must have eavesdropped? Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/21/2018 6:25:00 AM Maybe. As a little girl I used to have picnics for my dolls and teddy's and to this day I remember my father asking me why, and I have been reminded, that I always used to reply , "because they are my friends Daddy". Yasou Rico, Seasons blessings.

Funom Makama Date: 12/18/2018 10:48:00 AM Lord God! This has excited me to my soul... My spirit dances like a redeemed bastard with your lines... Keep on writing dear friend. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/19/2018 1:05:00 AM I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem Funom as it was written with body soul and mind, not forgetting the spirit. Thank you for your encouraging words ! Best wishes for over the Christmas season to you and yours, Jennifer.

CayCay Jennings Date: 12/15/2018 2:09:00 AM This is adorable and not only couplets but personification. I hope that if you sent out Christmas cards, you did so with this verse, your own which is delightful, fun and in and of itself a present. I love it. To me, it's a winner already. I loved the tree's vanity presented so cutely that I couldn't fault its pride. How many trees have I loved and wondered what they could tell me, also I wonder why they seem so wise. Its a wonder never answered - not in this realm. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/15/2018 3:05:00 AM Hi Cay Cay, I think you and I are made out of the same mould! We think so much alike, its uncanny! Your comments have such substance and I so enjoy each one of them as much as i do when I read one of your poems. Hold thumbs, this is my first entry to any contest, but with such awesome entries that have gone in from my fellow poets, I feel simply honoured with all the beautiful comments i have received. Love and hugs, Jennifer.

Nette Onclaud Date: 12/14/2018 5:58:00 PM what a pretty poem giving a tree human attributes... i like this, jennifer...huggs Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/15/2018 3:09:00 AM Thank-you so much Nette, and so glad you enjoyed it. Its a simple poem of a much loved Christmas Tree who wants let us know how proud she is to be lit up so prettily and simply wants to say thank-you and give us her blessings! Lots of hugs, Jennifer.

Arturo Michael Date: 12/14/2018 12:51:00 PM Nice...Well done...Twinkling Christmas tree talks.... Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/15/2018 3:12:00 AM Thank you Arturo, my imagination runs away with itself sometimes! But yes, I though that perhaps she should talk! Thank-you for you cute comment, Best wishes and festive hugs, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser Date: 12/14/2018 4:56:00 AM Great personification in this poem; I can see that tree shining proudly. Well done and good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/14/2018 9:03:00 AM Thank you for your kind comment M.L.and for your good luck wishes! I'v always fantasised about a tree talking, so this seemed like the ideal time to bring a fantasy into The Christmas Season! Festive hugs, Jennifer

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/13/2018 1:13:00 PM Like the personification! Season's best to you (and to the Tree!) :) gw Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 1:15:00 PM Thanks Gershon, i will certainly relay your wishes to my tree, and thank-you for your comment. Best wishes, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy Date: 12/13/2018 1:13:00 PM This is very well-done, Jennifer-- imaginative and entertaining. Janice Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 2:03:00 PM Hi Janice, Thank-you for your lovely compliment Janice. i must say i enjoyed writing it - it was a fun poem. Seasons greetings to you and yours. Blessings, Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/13/2018 12:29:00 PM I admire the way you personify the tree, describing its own unique beauty in great style, Jennifer. It's true the decorations change from year to year, but we always keep in our hearts the same image of a well-adorned tree. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 1:13:00 PM Hi Carolyn, Thank you for your best wishes in the contest, its the first one I have entered since joining poetry soup. Hugs, Jennifer. Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 1:05:00 PM Hi Carolyn, Thank-you for a lovely comment. I thought it would perhaps be a little different to have the tree talking, and imagine if trees could really talk, especially oak trees, what marvelous history they would be able to relate to us - actually that's a good idea for my next poem! Always great when you visit Carolyn, Love and hugs, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 12/13/2018 11:42:00 AM You are a lofty tree of Love, beauty of heart, poetry adept.. a giver of life and warmth.. What a wonderful imagination dearest Jennifer! The wealth of your beautiful soul is overflowing in your work of art touching the very depth of my heart and soul.. I immensely enjoyed reading and rereading.. Happy New Year and stay always happy. Love and hugs. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 12:59:00 PM Besma, What a wonder you are. Your comments are almost poetry in themselves! I thank you and send you all my love, and hope that 2019 brings you and yours my dearest friend, all the love and happiness, you richly deserve. lots of hugs. Jennifer.

Beata Agustin Date: 12/13/2018 8:35:00 AM Thanks for sharing your talent, likewise for the wishes of health and happiness. God bless you! Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 12:55:00 PM My greatest pleasure! You have admirable talent - your poems are awesome! Blessings and hugs. Jennifer.

Heidi Sands Date: 12/13/2018 8:13:00 AM What a nice poem. I enjoyed this! :) Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 12:51:00 PM Thank-you for visiting Heidi and happy you enjoyed. Best wishes and Christmas Hugs to you and yours, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/13/2018 5:10:00 AM - What a wonderful poem, Jennifer - A tree of joy, love and beautiful light :) - Merry Christmas to you and your family :) - hugs and <3 // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 12:50:00 PM Thank-you Sunshine Smile, A warm and beautiful comment - love and best wishes to you and your family - hope your Christmas is amazing! Hugs, Jennifer.

Date: 12/13/2018 4:05:00 AM Fab-flippen-tastic!! Bling! Bling! This goes onto my Favourite List. Such an awesome poem Jennifer, I have no other words, you said it all. Kim Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 12:46:00 PM Kim, I love seeing your favourite expression of enjoyment! Its Christmas and I feel Christmassy, so I wanted my tree to express it Christmas happiness as well. Thank-you lovely comment. Hugs, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/13/2018 1:56:00 AM I adore the "my fairy lights" as this is exactly what they are. It is 1:55 a.m. and I am wondering "why are Jennifer and I both up?" Now I know why, so it is worth it, my dear! Very worth it! Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/13/2018 12:43:00 PM Hi Caren, We have have about six hours time difference between South Africa and the USA so I was typing at about 8.00a.m. Mind you I have often been up until after midnight writing poems! Always a lovely comment Caren, God Bless.