Hoarfrost

The year saves hoarfrost like a favorite dress

for winter's annual birthday party.

Ice, warm-hearted for once,

strokes every branch

and gift-wraps every bush.

Who needs tinsel on the day

when the whole world is a Christmas tree?

(c) Copyright 1999. The Christian Science Publishing Society

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