This Christmas

After so many years 

Of silent nights

Chestnuts roasting 

And fires alight

You’re still here

Within the glow

Of dancing flames

And falling snow

I sense your presence

Around my tree

And remember 

All the things

That you gave to me 

Our beautiful children

An abundance of love 

Your forever gifts 

That will always give

They paint the season

With colors so bright

Hues of red, greens 

And the softest of white

Brighter than any 

Twinkling lights 

And more precious

Than silver and gold

Are the memories 

That I invariably hold

Although Christmas 

Will never be the same 

With warm thoughts of you

We celebrate

Your love transcends 

It never fades

In colors so vibrant 

And ever alive