Ode To Our Christmas Tree

O' Christmas Tree, dear Christmas Tree, you've given us so much pleasure!
Again you've graced our home this Yule Season with beauty we'll ever treasure.
How we look forward every Season to awaken you again from your drowse,
And release you from that confining box to spread your welcoming boughs.

You stand so regal with the angel at your top trimmed with garlands of gold.
With limbs embellished with dainty ornaments, you're a beauty to behold!
Tiny lights gleam from every branch to guide Rudolph and the sleigh,
To leave goodies for the kinder - ah, 'tis such a joy to watch them play!

Alas, we must fold your boughs and muse upon memories ever to remember,
But Lord willing, you'll stand tall again about the first of next December!
How we dread to place you in that confounded box but we know that you'll,
Spring to life in splendor next Noel to warm our hearts with another Yule!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2014 All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/1/2015 11:37:00 AM
- Lovely ode, dear Bob :) - I wish you a Happy New Year !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/31/2014 9:03:00 AM
Robert your a poet how can you not have a live tree? Muse cannot be saved in a box from year to year it needs to be fresh and smell of pine,lol. Have a great New Year
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Date: 12/30/2014 7:22:00 PM
Well said Robert. I want to keep mine around a couple more weeks. Parting is such sweet sorrow.
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Date: 12/30/2014 5:55:00 PM
lovely descriptive write Bob - didn't put our tree up till about 18th dec - hope you had a great Christmas and have a lovely new year:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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