Li’l Evergreen
By DEREK BECHER
Li’l evergreen, you sparkle bright,
Enlightening dark winter’s night;
Your shadows shed upon the walls,
And stretch among the house’s halls.
For years I’ve set you in your stand
At Christmas, with a caring hand,
So you could fill my heart with cheer,
Making dark midwinter clear.
The tiny lights and balls you hold,
Glimmer green, red, blue and gold.
Your shiny needles — stretching long
Wish to dance with Christmas songs.
Your branches, some are crooked so,
But still, on you, the garland flows.
In my eyes, you’re the finest tree
To place o’er my nativity.
For many days above the gifts
Your joy is spread, like snowy drifts;
Visitors throughout the season
Find your beauty truly pleasing.
Now January’s come so fast;
So quickly, somehow, Christmas passed.
And though I pack you up, away,
I count now till next Christmas Day.
Li’l evergreen, you sparkle bright,
Enlightening dark winter’s night.