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Oh, Christmas Tree

Nearly straight is straight enough, t'would seem! They, every year 'til this one, disagreed. Now a thin wire tendrils down, Grabs the fir tree by the crown. Dad won this time; he's hung it from a beam!

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Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 3/19/2023 2:33:00 PM

Me, too. My last one was a piece of driftwood at the beach (Summertime here) hung with foil candy wrappers and wild berries. Appreciate the visit! Elizabeth

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/19/2023 9:04:00 AM

Somehow I managed to miss this one, E. Mea culpa. I can't remember the last time I put up a tree, but I certainly appreciate it when others do.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/3/2023 9:06:00 PM

Cool limerick. It reminds me of a picture I saw on FB!

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 12/30/2022 3:23:00 AM

Soon we will be packing all decorations. Loved your poem.

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/31/2022 1:56:00 AM

Thank you, Victor! Happy New Year! Elizabeth

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/29/2022 12:29:00 PM

Lol, such are the fiascos of the Christmas tree! Hope your holidays are joyous, Elizabeth. Have a Happy New Year! ~Anaya

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/29/2022 2:26:00 PM

Thank you, Anaya. I'm so pleased to hear from you. All the best for the new year! Elizabeth

Weston Gregory

Date: 12/29/2022 12:28:00 PM

best solution if ever.....nothing will skew his xmas....nicely done

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/29/2022 2:25:00 PM

Exactly, Weston! My first clue was the sight of him marching off to the barn like a victorious warrior! Thank yo for the comment. Elizabeth

Karen Croft

Date: 12/29/2022 12:09:00 PM

I should use this tidbit of advise. Instead I have a leaning Christmas tree ??. Thank you so much for your comment, have a great New year

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/29/2022 2:29:00 PM

My worst one was when the bottom branches sprung out over night and toppled the whole thing over! Baubles and all. Thanks for the comment and I hope the new year is good to you! Elizabeth

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/25/2022 4:44:00 PM

Clever ~ Happy holidays to you and your loved ones, Elizabeth ~

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/26/2022 12:59:00 PM

Thank you, Line. We had a great family dinner, my best Christmas ever! I hope yours was a good one, too. Best wishes for the new year! Elizabeth

Gary Radice

Date: 12/24/2022 12:20:00 AM

I have this vision of everyone standing back and tilting their heads to view the tree. :) Here's hoping the beam was straight! Cheers - Gary

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/26/2022 1:02:00 PM

Ha, ha! That possibility hadn't occurred to me! I knew something was up, the way Dad strode out of the house back to the barn, a real victory march! Elizabeth

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/20/2022 11:47:00 AM

Fantastic write Elizabeth - I like your style! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 12/19/2022 1:12:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon. A bit of holiday fun! Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/18/2022 8:01:00 PM

Ha, ha! Cute one. ~ Straight Man

Constance La France

Date: 12/18/2022 12:07:00 PM

Elizabeth, great limerick, my dad once secured our tree to the wall because it kept falling over, blessings

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/18/2022 12:38:00 AM

There are some that just cant stand something out of alignment. Securing it to a beam is a perfect idea. Terrific poem Elizabeth. Enjoyed it, Thanks

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/18/2022 3:01:00 PM

We all had a big laugh; Dad was so proud of himself for the trick! Best wishes for a great Christmas, Wendy, and thank you for your poems and your support this year. Elizabeth

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/17/2022 12:40:00 PM

- I'm sure it's a great Christmas tree :))) - Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas :) - hugs

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/17/2022 12:46:00 PM

What a sweet person you are! My daughter has taken over the dinner now so I shall be very happy! Happy Christmas to you and a great new year of poesy! Elizabeth

Arlo Parker

Date: 12/17/2022 1:04:00 AM

Eternal argument on about 12/01...Nostalgia on display, Miss Elizabeth. =;o]

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 12/17/2022 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, Arlo. This Miss thing makes me feel so Southern! Y'all take care! Elizabeth