can you recall
that holiday long ago?
before the kids grew tall
they’d draw pictures in the snow

did you forget
the fire that warmed the dark?
and the carols that filled your soul
warm with scents of pine and bark

the nights were long and the days were cold
and in our hearts we’d never grow old

the lights were on the tree
though half were all burned out
the parents told stories
of christmas before now

the nights were long and the days were cold
and in our hearts we never grow old

it keeps you warm inside
that holiday back at home
the feeling is still alive
flickering in your soul