I saw a man take out his Christmas tree
Last evening and place it on the street.
I wanted to explain to him that we
Have nine more days the sounding joy repeat.
But just that evening I would see a sticker
On a hatchback. "Love everyone,"
It said. Then, "And don't be a dick."
The quote was cited --Jesus. It rang true
For me -- a distillation of the great
Commandment handed down--that we should do
Unto our neighbor works we'd celebrate.
I'm glad I kept my mouth shut about the tree
And spared him lections in church history.
Oh man.