Empty chairs at Christmas

The lights are shining, streets are aglow,

Carols play on the radio.

But in this house, it’s cold tonight,

‘Cause your laughter’s missing, it don’t feel right.

The tree is trimmed, but something’s wrong,

The joy’s been fading all along.

I’m setting plates, but it’s so clear,

Too many spaces you’re not here.

Oh, the holidays bring back the pain,

Every toast just whispers your name.

The fire burns, but it can’t erase,

The shadows left in your place.

Empty chairs around the table,

A heart that aches but isn’t able.

To let go of what we had before,

This season hurts me to the core.

Every song’s a memory,

Every light feels bittersweet.

It’s Christmas, but I can’t pretend,

Without you, it’s hard to mend.

The stockings hang, the candles glow,

But these old traditions cut me low.

Your favorite dishes, your favorite wine,

I keep them ready, but you’re not in line.

Photos on the mantle stare,

Frozen moments we used to share.

It’s bittersweet to reminisce,

I’d trade it all for one more Christmas.

Oh, the holidays bring back the pain,

Every toast just whispers your name.

The fire burns, but it can’t erase,

The shadows left in your place.

Empty chairs around the table,

A heart that aches but isn’t able.

To let go of what we had before,

This season hurts me to the core.

Every song’s a memory,

Every light feels bittersweet.

It’s Christmas, but I can’t pretend,

Without you, it’s hard to mend.

But maybe stars above can see,

The love I carry endlessly.

I’ll hold you close in my heart’s embrace,

Until we meet in another place.

Empty chairs around the table,

A heart that aches but isn’t able.

To let go of what we had before,

This season hurts me to the core.

Every song’s a memory,

Every light feels bittersweet.

It’s Christmas, but I can’t pretend,

Without you, it’s hard to mend.

The snow falls soft, the world feels still,

But in my heart, I feel you still.

Empty chairs, but love remains,

Through the sorrow, through the pain.