The Reluctant Christmas Tree

I’m so nervous, it’s that time again Gotta get ready, go out there and shine, shine, shine! And I don’t have much say over WHAT I’ll look like, The most I can do is drop a bead here or there Speaking of beads, here they come, boxes full of them You just know, they’ll over do again this year! It’s ok for me; I’m an old fashioned tree But some of the balls and ornaments are heavy! OUCH, watch those hooks, please! I really shouldn’t complain, all I really must do is stand still But then, there are the lights! And as much as I like getting LIT at holiday time, I pay for it, believe me, droopy boughs, dropped needles, Especially if I don’t drink enough water! But, not to get too sappy, it’s all worth it in the end All the apprehension melts away when I see their faces So on we go, let’s do it, let’s make new memories, I am ready for my star! Let’s give‘em a Christmas, they’ll never forget