Reproduced with the kind permission of Becky Hemsley
My Christmas tree is up now
And the mantlepiece is decked
I know you’ll say it’s early
And it shouldn’t be up yet
But my halls are trimmed with garlands too
The lights are all turned on
And if you look around, you’ll find
I’m not the only one
There’s someone round the corner
And she lives there all alone
So she loves to see her lights bring joy
When people pass her home
For someone further up the street
This year has been so hard
And the glow around his tree each night
Brings light in to his dark
A neighbour has traditions
That she holds and keeps each year
They remind her of a childhood
When her parents still were here
The man next door has family
That now live miles away
And he’s beyond excited
That they’re coming here to stay
The children two doors down from us
Just simply cannot wait
And their parents sadly know
Too early’s better than too late
And here? Well it’s a feeling
That I cannot quite explain
It’s warmth and light and wonder
And a trip down memory lane
‘Cause all the lights and garlands
And the trees and decorations
Are not a silly sentiment
Or early celebrations
They’re extra joy and comfort
Extra light and extra love
At times when, for so many,
This world doesn’t have enough
They’re anchors to a childhood
And memories held dear
A chance to make some magic
Before the season disappears
So let us keep our magic
And our spark of extra light
Let traditions keep us warm
When it gets cold at night
And let us feel connected
Like those fairy lights that shine
And we’ll let a little extra joy in
One tree at a time
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Becky Hemsley 2024
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Becky produces beautiful poetry. Words that will provide support and comfort to help you.
Becky has free downloadable poems on her website to help through difficult times.
Her books are ideal Christmas presents for sensitive souls.
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