Alone for Christmas
Snowflakes in my eyes as I walk tonight
Christmas lights blinking in time with my heart
The sound of laughter circles my ears, winter tears blur my sight
Holiday songs bring memories of younger years
Family and friends surrounded me at the start
But now I am alone for Christmas
Alone for Christmas with songs of cheer
Yuletide greetings without you here
Go through the motions and pretend I don’t care
Another Christmas with no one to share
City streets playful with music and light
Store windows advertising dreams for sale
Last minute shoppers out in all their might
Forgotten beggars with forgotten tales
I stand still and let the river pass me by
I stand alone and wonder why
Alone for Christmas with songs of cheer
Wondering why you're not here
Go through the motions and make believe
Another Christmas and I'll not grieve
Christmas Eve and I plan to ignore
The songs of Christmas that fill the air
Neighbourhood cheer is high and merry next door
Laughter echoes from up the stair
Tomorrow is just another day
With a whiskey or three I’ll be okay
Alone for Christmas with songs of cheer
Yuletide greetings and a pint of beer
Go through the motions and try to dare
Another whiskey and I won’t care
That special someone is thinking of you everyday, like if everyday is a very special celebration, like if everyday was the first day you've met, or the day you shared your first kiss, like many , many , many other special celebrations.
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Jim - so sad this poem! Thank the goddess for the artistic pug. :)
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