Photo: Na’ama Yehuda
It had stared
Though the window
At the clothed
Indoor tree
Wrapped in tinsel
And glory,
Gifts at its feet,
Stars on its crown.
And it shivered,
Naked,
In the cold.
All leaves long gone.
“This tree is naked,”
A child stopped,
Compared,
Bemoaned.
“It is too cold.”
Not anymore, Child,
Not anymore.
Note: I took this photo earlier today in New York City, as I walked past this brownstone’s holiday decorations. This post is dedicated to all who are outside, looking in. May you be seen. May you be clothed. May you be known. May you no longer be cold.
Also, for the new Monday Window challenge
And an extra tag for Frank’s Tuesday Photo Challenge of: Holidays
Na'ama Yehuda 
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Thank you, Judy! 🙂
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Lovely, Na’ama,
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Thank you, Dale. That tree looked much happier dressed up for the holidays! 🙂
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It did!
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😁
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Photo and thoughts… beautiful, touching. 🙂
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Thank you, Crispina! It was so pretty and so smart to decorate this way! 🙂
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Agreed. Until the youngsters with too much time decide to play with them . For, alas, they will
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Well, I was more worried about the squirrels and pigeons taking those to ‘decorate’ their own nests and burrows … but … who knows … In truth, I’ve seen decorations for many other holidays remain undisturbed for weeks on end. I gather there are always some hoodlums about who might want to destroy, but for the most part, it seems people are respectful. So that’s a blessing, too! 🙂
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A beautiful tree and beautiful thoughts dear Na’ama, may everyone be warm this time 💞💜💞 xxx
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Thank you Xenia! Amen to that! It is difficult to think of anyone being cold and alone and hungry. I would like to hope all who need one, find a place to be. May all indeed be warmed. XOXO Na’ama
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🤗💞💜💞🙏 xxx
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This is a beautiful post and a lovely Christmas wish. I hope it comes true. Merry Christmas Na’ama.
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Thank you, Dan! I saw this tree at a house on a nearby street and I thought it was such a lovely idea (and highlighted all the other, bare trees all around the city in this winter …) that it led to the photo, and the poem. Happy holiday and blessings to you and yours, Na’ama
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Wonderful! Happy holidays!
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🙂 Thank you! 🙂 to you and yours, as well! 🙂 Looking forward to more windows in 2020! 🙂
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