alack and alas, christmas is past
and the yule tree still up? it’s nearly
epiphany! to (let it) be or not to be
is the overly-decorated question?!
(gaze on yon three mrs. butterworth
glass sages, trussed in bold felt and
trimmed with glittery pipe cleaners)
yet forsooth, i know in truth that
all that glistens is not (fool’s) gold;
come now forthwith, be great in act
and i shalt de-decorate manor thus!
oh boxes, boxes, wherefore art thou?
Written in response to Jane Kenyon’s “Taking Down the Tree” and Megan Willome’s “De-decorating and Hamlet”.
a poem in my pocket 
Jan 06, 2024 @ 17:23:48
Such fun to read your take on un-decorating, Shakespearean-style! We don’t put away the decorations or take down the tree until after Epiphany which is today. NOT looking forward to the process, set to begin on Monday!
Jan 06, 2024 @ 17:30:20
Thanks, Nancy! I was going to wait but had time yesterday…i enjoy the lights and tree into January too 🙂
Jan 05, 2024 @ 18:03:24
Nice word: “de-decorate”
Jan 05, 2024 @ 18:15:24
thanks…i borrowed it 🙂