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The Empty Chair At Christmas
The Empty Chair at Christmas
by Robert J (Bob) Moore
As Christmas rolls around again, we should take time to remember
to pause, and think of people, who were with us last December
Family, friends, and neighbours, who have left us since that day
an empty space within our heart, which will never go away
A place set at the table, for those who are not there
and as the family gathers, we say a silent prayer
remembering all the fun we had, when you were here with us
and knowing we must carry on, as you wonder at the fuss
Each year the list grows longer, of those whom we will miss
the hand we cannot hold, and the cheek we cannot kiss
but you are here, the memories flow, you would not want the sadness, so
we think of you, and softly say, we will meet again one day
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