Another Lonely Christmas (December 3rd version)

Snowflakes fall on cold ground Silent nights no family sound I whisper to the stars above Feel the ache of distant love String the lights, but they don't glow Memories wrapped in a deep sorrow Pictures fade on the mantelpiece Heartache that won't seem to cease Oh I want to be home for Christmas Feel the warmth of what I've missed In their arms where love was bound But in this silence I am found Halls are decked, but still so bare Candles burn, but you're not there Every song brings tears to eyes Lonely nights beneath these skies Time has passed and walls grew tall But gentle whispers still recall A place where love was born to stay Wish it could heal this heart one day Oh I want to be home for Christmas Feel the warmth of what I've missed In their arms where love was bound But in this silence I am found