Putting out my Christmas things.
When I take the tin foil angel from
It's box, the tree topper that Min and I
Bought for our first tree, I sigh.
The tag on the back says "Lazarus,"
And it cost 69 cents.
I no longer put it on my small
Artificial tree, but I can't throw it
Away.
It's sad to decorate alone, but
I don't really want help either.
I need to reminisce by myself.
Would I drag out the old tattered
Boxes if I had no visitors over the
Holidays?
Would I go to all the trouble?
I doubt it.
But I'm glad I don't need to decide, for
Lots of family and friends will be
Coming and going.
So I'll do the work and make my home look
Christmasy, even though it's more for
Them than for me.