In my lovely lovely village

at this time every year

 a tall Christmas tree is

placed on the village green.

The shops have smaller ones to put up too.

We have late night shopping and

Carols around the tree.

it's lovely.

Today while doing my stint at the shop,

our small tree was delivered.

 My friend commented that the tall tree on the green

looked rather flat at the top.

I looked out and sure enough it did

no pointy bit.

We were told that someone had stolen the top of the tree ...

stolen the tip

the top seven feet of the village Christmas tree

sawn off in the night

 while the tree lay on the green waiting to be raised.

Taking something for themselves
which was supposed to be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons greetings

and goodwill to all men....

after the bike thefts

now this

I'm a bit short on goodwill to all men

( apart from the man who has generously offered to replace the tree )