Merry Christmas! I didn’t write a full post for today but wanted to drop in to share a simple message for the day.
This is our Christmas tree. You won’t find a tree like this on the pages of a magazine but it’s a tree full of precious memories. It inspired me to write a short poem about what really matters—at Christmas time and all year long.
Memories of a Mismatched Christmas Tree
I’m a mismatched Christmas tree
No magazine will feature me
A mix of colours adorn my boughs
Sparking memories for everyone in this house
Memories of trips to faraway places
That bring a smile to all of our faces
Memories of loved ones everywhere
Who made precious ornaments with loving care
Memories of things that matter most
Of friends, family, and faith the baubles boast
And because this life is often flawed
Imperfect trinkets we do applaud
As you gaze upon my laden limbs
Let memories fill your heart to the brim
Memories of a lifetime of love you’ll see
Sparked by a mismatched Christmas tree
If you’re celebrating Christmas today—and even if you’re not—I wish you a day filled with things that matter: family, love, memories…and even a little imperfection.
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What a delightful, beautiful poem and special, meaningful tree. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 🎄💕✨
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you too!
What a lovely poem Michelle!
Thanks Cristiana. I hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas Day.
Thank you Michelle, my day was very beautiful, spent in Italy at my sister’s place with my son, my parents, and relatives, lovely food and fantastic weather! I hope you also have had a beautiful Christmas Day!
Merry Christmas!🎄
Thanks Shaun. Happy New Year!
Michele, Lovely verses and lovely tree! <3 A tribute to the things that matter most! Happy New Year!
Thanks Cheryl. Happy new year to you too!
Beautiful tree. I like how each ornament hold a special memory. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and may your new year be blessed.
Thank you Maria. I added a couple more homemade ornaments to the tree this year. I wish you a wonderful new year too!
That’s lovely and thanks Michelle 🙂
ah those are the best trees. The ones that contain happy and even not so happy memories on every bough. Belated Happy Christmas.
Thank you! I wish you the best for the new year.
What a lovely sentiment. Merry Christmas.
Thank you so much. I wish you a wonderful Christmas season and a happy new year.
«Memories of a lifetime of love you’ll see, Sparked by a mismatched Christmas tree» I love it. And your Christmas tree looks unique!
Thank you so much! That’s one of the things I love about the tree. No one else has one like it!
Lovely, Michelle! “And a little imperfection.” – that’s great. I can do that! Happy holidays, my friend!
Thanks Wynne. Yes, I think we can all do the imperfection bit!
Love the mismatched tree!
That’s from Smelly Socks, don’t know why it’s not logged me in.
Thanks Smell! I’ve been seeing a lot of anonymous comments lately. I wonder if WordPress has changed something.
Thank you! It has a lot of memories attached to it.