A star
Or an angel on top,
Looking out over the room.
Strands of lights of red, blue, gold, and green
Shining and sparking, making gold and red and silver
Garland glitter and glow, while ornaments shimmer and shine
In random patterns around the tree. Snowflakes and Santas and bears and ballerinas,
Paper toys made by small, clumsy hands share fragrant needle space with delicate glass orbs.
Every year, the ornaments get higher on the tree. Starting out at the bottom, reaching
As high as you can, knowing that no matter what, the tree will still be
Perfect.
Underneath a blanket of red and green tucked around the trunk
Waiting for the arrival of a special visitor and the promise of
A bountiful harvest.