Christmas Tree Lane
by Michael Doyle

Life can throw its curve balls
Yet, still, it is that Christmas calls
With Christmas lights bringing good cheer
Even when a little sadness nears

A smile offered over a little wine
Helps to smooth the edgy lines
Bringing joy and times of goodwill
Felt between neighbors in this Christmas tale

Christmas Tree Lane
Sugar plum fairies and candy canes
The sleigh bells ring
Out the joy this season brings

Seeing the world through children's eyes
Staying up to greet the sunrise
Christmas lights sparkle on the home's eaves
All in wait for Christmas Eve

A thousand icicles, neon, and bright lights
Shine their beauty into December's night
Reminding us of the best of love
That looks over us from the heavens above

Christmas Tree Lane
Sugar plum fairies and candy canes
The sleigh bells ring
Out the joy this season brings

Christmas isn't about the money spent
Or holding on to the memories that went
Like thieves springing into the night
But in treasuring each moment and holding tight

Kris Kringle knows and isn't missing
The joy brought to those we're kissing
It's the detours in life that give us smiles
And bring us the surprises that are worthwhile

Christmas Tree Lane
Sugar plum fairies and candy canes
The sleigh bells ring
Out the joy this season brings

Down beneath the treasured mistletoe
Is the warmth enough to melt the snow
While hugs and kisses make us glow
Taking selfies enough that we might know

The happiness shared this time of year
Spread between us with our Christmas cheer
With our loved ones that we hold near
Knowing each heart that we hold dear

Christmas Tree Lane
Sugar plum fairies and candy canes
The sleigh bells ring
Out the joy this season brings

(c) December 1, 2023   Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved