As I furnish the street
Greet the pavement alone
Brushed by nonchalant feet
Once the heart of the home
From the chainsaw’s refrain
Did my journey begin?
As the sap fled my vein
Advent ushered me in
As a symbol of peace
Festive hearts I inspired
In a twelve day long lease
With bright lights I was fired
With a star on my brow
Dressed in silver and gold
Oh but look on me now
Cast adrift in the cold
See the beer cans adorn
Where presents once lay
Newly slain but un-mourned
For the foxes to spray
Lying down by the wheelie bin
Dressing the curb
Winter coat wearing thin
As you pass unperturbed
But a moment my friend
Let me whisper one thing
As you witness my end
Know I once was a king
