Friday, 10 December 2021

TREE OF LIFE

 

Proudly standing there

In the town’s main square

The Christmas tree stands tall

Admired by one and all

Decked with coloured lights

Of red and green and blue and white

And every kind of coloured bauble

Short and long, large and small

Candy canes and bows adorn it

And myriad forms of other trinkets

This wonder easily catches the eye

Of every busy passer by

Who simply marvel at the sight

With open mouthed delight

Who before they continue on their way

Have to wipe a tear away

But it’s not the tree reaching to the sky

That brings a tear to the eye

But the parcels of every shape and size

A festive feast for weary eyes

A testament to people’s generosity

Sitting beneath this wondrous tree

Such a generous response to the endeavour

Thank God for those who know the answer

When want and need begs the question

Praise be to those who never forget

With hearts so full of Christmas spirit

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