James Keller

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A Tree Before Christmas

Standing still as it does at this time of year, 
A naked tree before decorations,
While on a distant mountain, a pine
Of great age waits as patient as ever, 
Defying time and forever stardust. 

Meanwhile, the naked tree in the window 
Waits to be bejeweled by glittering things. 
Although the tree’s evergreen shines brighter, 
Without any decorations at all 
With its crown of continuous starlight.