Christmas Holly Tree Poem by Ima Ryma

A Christmas holly tree as I
Am celebrated Christmas time.
There be a story as to why.
Gospel of Matthew says that I'm
The reason baby Jesus and
Mary and Joseph were saved from
Some Roman soldiers who had planned
Them harm, sight of me was welcome.
I beckoned them to me and I'd
Bent 'round the three my branches so
Baby Jesus and folks could hide.
Then soon the soldiers off did go.

Mary gave blessings to this tree,
And now all year, green I do be.