by Julie Doherty
It’s Christmas time without you
It doesn’t feel the same
I know I should be cheerful
I’ve only myself to blame.
But since the kids have grown
There’s no reason for a tree
Not even turkey dinner
Because there’s only me.
I think of happy memories
When I held you in my arms
I can barely think about your being
In any kind of harm.
The snow is lightly falling
As tears run down my face
I know how you love winter
With its beauty and its grace.
I’m marking the days off slowly
Til I see you once again
Merry Christmas to my darling
My husband and best friend.