Brave Little Toaster - Lauren Spivey

  I'm only seen once a year for the span of 2-3 months. I'm very happy with my appearance, people always seem to say such nice things about me. The only criticism would be that there's a lot of weight on me, everyone hangs random objects on me and my hands are full. At least I'm artificial so that way I can look forward to being seen each year and I don't have to worry about being thrown out on the cold, lonely, dirty street. 

  It seems that I symbolize something great. Every year once I am put up it means that Christmas is close and it's a time for celebration. Sometimes I get to hide presents and I love being able to see these hidden presents revealed to their owners because I know what it is, I've been protecting it and I'm finally able to give it to the rightful owner. 

  The saddest day is when I get taken down. All my lovely decorations get yanked off my fragile branches and my crown gets ripped from my head. I end up in a cardboard box and stuffed back in the attic until next November where I can see the light of day again and bask in the joy of the holiday season.