Jay Narain Poet Free verse

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My little Christmas Tree

My little Christmas Tree, 
Made of artificial ferns and decorative lights, 
It is growing shorter year by year, 
Giving company to my shortening stature. 
 
A ong time ago, putting it up was a pleasure, 
Kids loved the ambiance, expectation of gifts, 
Pictures were taken, lost, and forgotten, 
Only survivor me and my lonely tree. 

A long time ago, it used to take a few minutes to set it up, 
Now it takes hours, who wants to drag the tree box, 
Still,  when I set it up, I see a twinkle of hope in the lights galore, 
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year echoes from its core.

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Andrea Dietrich December 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM Ha. Things have gotten bad for me this past decade. I didn't put the tree up at all this year!!

Mystic Rose Rose December 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM you did such a great job dear poet, its beautiful, you inspired me, lol and made me smile !

Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2024 at 12:11 PM - Believe it or not... but I spent three days putting up and decorating my tree this week... not that it was a lot of work... but it didn't feel good - No, Christmas isn't what it used to be, Jay :) - hugs

I Am Anaya December 21, 2024 at 11:26 AM Going through the emotions of Xmas rituals, a narrow bend, either way What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas? Lyrics, 'Tis the season to be jolly But how can I be when I have nobody The yuletide carol doesn't make it better Knowing that we won't be together. A silent night I know it's gonna be Joy to the world But it's gonna be sad for me" It's a beautiful little tree nonetheless with a sentimental poem, JAY. Wishing you "A Happy Xmas" and into the New Year blessings!! ~Anaya