Brenda,

A thoughtful poem that hits hard. I like the festive simile of this person being compared to a Christmas tree and being weighed down by life.
I think we would all do well to take note of what's going on around us a little more...and not just at Christmas time.

All the best,

Ben

Brenda,
I liked this one.. I found myself almost saying as you would Oh Christmas Tree....

It made me think long and hard at some things I obviously turn a blind eye to..

Thanks.

Judge's comment:

"Not only has this writer turned a well know Christmas carol into a poem; it is also a poignant one. This poem highlights the fact that you can't judge a book by its cover, and this cover, a homeless person who has been a victim of drink and drugs. I found myself singing this and allowing the new words to penetrate, and they did!"

Well done, Brenda!

A hard hitting piece that says to me "don't judge anyone until you have taken at least one step in their shoes"
Well done Brenda.

Em

This is yet another awesome write B. I love how you wrote the piece and your voice in it too.

Great writing!!

Ben