Two Trees

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!




TWO TREES

The Christmas tree stands all aglow
And shimmering magically;
But watching there, my wandering thoughts
Recall another tree.

There hung no tinseled ornament
Or brightly colored thing;
There only hung the dying Lamb,
Adorned with suffering.

No star atop that other tree,
'Twas crowned with thorns instead;
No packaged gifts lay underneath,
Just drops of crimson red.

Though one tree shines with colors bright,
With tinsel, lights, and star--
To blood-bought eyes the other is
More beautiful by far!

MAF