She is like a Christmas tree

Tall and wide

Prickly, trying to show strength

Her inside sticky and soft

Her aroma captivates the room

When decorated and dressed

She is fully herself

Plug her in and let her shine

But be careful of the light

Leave it too long and it will dry her

And she will wilt

Eventually her time will come

No matter how you care for her

She will be undecorated

Brought to the sidewalk

Left to decompose and be reborn.