Christmas Tree Lights (an Oversight)

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

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0 posted 2018-12-08 09:11 AM

Oh my little Christmas tree,
how much it meant to me
to not wait so late
and decorate it early.
No dread this year
or procrastination.
The day after Thanksgiving
I was full of holiday cheer
and decorating motivation.
Everything I needed
was on a closet shelf.
The end of last year
I had been a smart little elf
and not sent it all out to the shed
in tubs too many,,,
the source of all my dread.
Away I started hanging each ornament
with fun and excitement.
Each one brought back a memory
as I hung it on the little tree.
The look was homespun and unique,
the garland a rope of wooden beads
and a red velveteen bow at its peak.
No tinsel or shiny glitz.
Just a few things here and there
with reflective bits,
like little brass bells
and sequins on snowmen and elves.
Before I knew it my fun was done.
It was time to plug in the tree’s
built in lights.
But to my consternation
only the bottom half had illumination.
My gumption depleted,
I felt defeated.
I just unplugged it
and let it go
au natural for a week or so.
I kicked myself for not first checking that,
Must have a brain the size of a gnat.
Checking each bulb was overwhelming me,
and it did look handmade pretty naturally.
So I was okay with it even though
at night I missed that special glow.
Then my sweet husband stepped in
to see what was the problem.
I have to say
he fixed what was wrong right away.
Wouldn’t you know,
I didn’t plug the top into the bottom!
So, the joke’s on me
as the lights now twinkle merrily.
Happy Holidays my friends,
may your days be filled with love and laughter.
Those are the gifts we are really after.

LGR(C)12/8/18

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2018-12-08 11:21 AM

Great! The little Christmas tree shines again . . .

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

2 posted 2018-12-08 07:31 PM

thanks lori, now the "Christmas party" can begin, the poem is descriptive and makes fun, thanks
yann

augustsky
Senior Member
Posts 828
midwest US

3 posted 2018-12-09 02:02 AM

L., Grinned all the way through this,
made me think back to the trees I've had over the yrs. & some of the little stories behind them. Glad your glow is back.

A pleasure to read,
Merry Christmas to you & yours..

Sky~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

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4 posted 2018-12-09 05:10 AM

Yes, Jerry,
and shine it has! Those lights are extra special this year. ~L

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2018-12-09 05:14 AM

Oh, thank you Yann! I'm so happy you shared in my fun with this one and could share in the laugh with me. Thanks again. ~L

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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6 posted 2018-12-09 05:18 AM

Merry Christmas Sky!
Your comment got me to thinking back on other tree stories I hadn't thought about in years.
So I thank you for that! I'm delighted to have put a smile on your face. ~L

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

7 posted 2018-12-09 01:15 PM

What can I say? the enthusiasm, the pleasure, and most importantly, the fun of the season where all there . . .

Enjoyed your enjoyment, my friend.

j.

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

8 posted 2018-12-10 10:02 AM

I'm so glad your hubby fixed the tree, as the warming glow must be enveloping and enjoyable..nothing like Christmas decorations to warm the soul.....

Lovely write.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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9 posted 2018-12-10 01:43 PM

Thanks Jimmy,
glad I put a little jolly in your holly! ~L

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

10 posted 2018-12-10 01:45 PM

LeeJ,
You are so right about warming the soul! It also helps me when contemplating Christmas gifts- especially stocking stuffers. ~L

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