Trimming the Christmas Tree

TRIMMING THE CHRISTMAS TREE Once a year across the land A festive time is carefully planned Part of this time just has to be The anticipation of trimming the tree It's always fun to shop and choose Exactly the tree you wish to use You take it home and once it's there You decorate it with loving care Special ornaments bring great delight When placed on the tree to reflect the light Each handmade by a tiny tot Placed on the tree in a special spot Kept and cared for all these years Now hung with memories that bring on tears You think of Christmases long since past And marvel that time can move so fast Those tiny tots now grown and gone Will soon have children of their own To teach how special it can be When the time has come to trim the tree 13 December 2018 For the contest sponsored by Shadow Hamilton