'Twas the day before Christmas when all over Austin
People were driving for last minute shoppin';
Thinking of presents we would soon share
We pulled to a stop at the red light with care.
While visions of gingerbread danced in our heads
We would rather be home resting in bed.When we spotted a sight by the roadside nearby
A sight that was so touching we almost could cry...
Wild cedar bushes at home by the road
Were dressed up for Christmas with ribbons and bows.
The tinsel, the colors, the garland, the stars
Were much more fascinating than all of the cars.
Some trees had stockings, some trees had presents,
Have you ever seen anything much more pleasant?
We laughed and we bellowed, we asked please pull over,
We want to see these Christmas trees much much closer.
Someone has decorated them with such care,
Yesterday morning they were still bare.
Who are the presents for, Aila and Gwen?
Did you decorate this tree to inspire again,
To leave holiday greetings beside the road,
Inviting people to be in a holiday mode?
Bees are buzzing around the sweet tree below,
Under the glittering, lovely pink bow.
If you look really closely you will soon find
They're made of recycled bottles and twine.
With translucent wings so light and so strong
To carry the bees through the air all day long
While they're buzzing and singing a holiday song.
Some trees were adorned with white folded doves,
To send messages of hope to the world with much love.
People used their talent to spruce up the land
To give us lots of good cheer on hand.
These teddy bears gave me a nice Christmas greeting
As the birds in the tree added their tweeting.
With cool air as fresh as new fallen snow
The excitement of Christmas had me aglow.
Silvery discs glow in the sun,
A tree all in pink. Oh what fun!
A pink flamingo peering from a tree,
Who's sense of humor provided thee?
It must be the "weird" in Austin's personality!
With butterflies, snowflakes, and joy all around.
Color coordinated with silver and green
But Barbie's unusual for a Christmas theme.
Plastic cup bells embellish this tree
Will they make some music to fill me with glee?
We even have stars to light up our way
And keep our spirits happy for the holiday!
Some decorators fell in love with tinsel
As the wind blows and makes it wiggle
The sun's reflection will make it twinkle.
Mom and baby trees seem to twirl
Could I join them on just one little whorl?
Are they waiting for Santa to fly overhead
After the children have all gone to bed?
Here is a small tree all decked out in finery
Proudly showing its jewels like an elephant its ivory!
Little tree you stand so tall,
Your ornamentation can outshine them all.
Since we are in Austin I was barely surprised
When I spotted a longhorn, a mascot so prized.
And the longhorn has a message to all with good cheer,
Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year!!
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