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.