Tree Lighting

I joined the crowd last night to watch
The local Christmas tree
As it officially got lit,
A lovely sight to see.

Although it’s not my holiday,
The festiveness appealed
And as the neighbors gathered ‘round,
That spirit was revealed.

A choir was accompanied
By instruments of brass
And caroled with enthusiasm
No one could surpass.

The park was filled with families,
Hot chocolate in the air,
And in the moonlight, everyone
Was happy to be there.

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Date: 12/11/2024 10:35:00 AM
Very festive, Ilene. I watched the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center on TV. That's as close to one as I'll get this year. Note: check Stanza 1., Line 3
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 12/11/2024 11:39:00 AM
THANK YOU JIM! i hate typos and am very appreciative when someone points one out to me...
Date: 12/9/2024 8:16:00 PM
Hello Ilene, I haven't been here in a while but it's nice to "see" a familiar and very poetic face like yours again. Well done on this lovely holiday tribute. Stop by if have some time. I always loved reading your kind comments. Hope all is well with you & yours.
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Date: 12/11/2024 11:41:00 AM
nice to see you again as well, terrell! thanks for stopping by...
Date: 12/9/2024 5:43:00 PM
a such lovely and careful scene, surely would have enjoyed to be here, with the tree and the choir, you made me dream, thanks a lot
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 12/11/2024 11:42:00 AM
thank you for that lovely comment, yann!
Date: 12/9/2024 12:43:00 PM
A lovely scene Ilene, wishing you the seasons best. Tom
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Date: 12/11/2024 11:42:00 AM
thanks, tom! wishing you a lovely holiday season as well!
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