Notes About The Poem
Written November 2022
Entered In The Premiere Contest, December 5, 2025
“Complete Monorhyme” Sponsor, Hilo Poet
Oh, Christmas Tree
Oh, Christmas Tree, upon that hill you grew
with others meant to flourish there in view.
Beneath the sky where sunrays blend with blue
and starry nights, as moonbeams shine in lieu-
you now await your Christmastime debut.
So soon, you will be chosen by us, who
will bring you home indoors, and then pursue
to dress you with fine trinkets, tinsel too
make you the centerpiece that brings anew
the spirit that our Christmas days imbue.
Around you, neath your limbs, gifts will accrue
all wrapped, and what's inside, there'll be no clue.
How you are loved for standing- staunch and true-
while lending beauty with your brilliant hue.
But oh, your days will end, as we all knew.
Stripped bare- that time will halt your rendezvous.
You served your purpose- so, what's left to do
but lay you out to rest- dried limbs askew.
In this short life, your promise lived up to
rekindling joy as Christmastime passed through.
Oh, Christmas Tree, your time with us fast flew,
yet, you'll still shine- in thankful thoughts of you.
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