Summary:\u00a0 A poem originally inspired by a Christmas card showing a wreath made from pine branches and cones and sent out years ago to Bonanza friends.<\/p>\n
Word count: 122<\/p>\n
Rating: K<\/p>\n
A wreath of Ponderosa pine<\/p>\n
Tells me that it’s Christmas time.<\/p>\n
Outside, a fleece of shim’ring snow,<\/p>\n
Within, bathed by the firelight’s glow,<\/p>\n
Sit Ben and Adam, Hoss and Joe,<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the year that’s passed<\/p>\n
And all the blessings they’ve amassed:<\/p>\n
The lasting bond of four strong men,<\/p>\n
The love of warm and faithful friends.<\/p>\n
True wealth upon which life depends.<\/p>\n
What happiness these walls have known,<\/p>\n
As boys to manhood here have grown.<\/p>\n
So many joys, but hardships, too,<\/p>\n
Combine to create heroes true,<\/p>\n
And fellowship ‘twixt me and you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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