The Holly and the Mistletoe -- Haibun (CTG)
The Holly and the Mistletoe
The bright red berries of holly make us merry. A true sign and symbol of Christmas! The mistletoe has its place, grows in clumps on apple trees and oaks, is sold in supermarkets. We suspend a sprig of that white-fruited plant from the ceiling and kiss our love under it. But mistletoe's a parasite, despicable and sneaky. Not like the honest holly!
Mistletoe -- parasite!
Give us rather the holly:
full-blooded and true!
Christopher T. George
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Holly Berries by Christopher T. George