Christmas Memories (December 2nd version)

In a cold December night under the tree He sits alone with thoughts of what might be His mind wanders back to old days of gold To a love story that's never really old He dreams of her smile - her hand in his Laughter and whispers he sorely missed Every year at Christmas she comes to mind A love left behind a hope hard to find Oh if only time could rewind I'd hold her close - never leave her behind In my head love still flies But reality it cries Presents are wrapped but his heart unwraps pain Nostalgia drips like the snow or rain Lights twinkle while memories jingle Love long gone yet feelings still tingle Lonely now but not without his pride He wonders how if she was by his side Would the children play under mistletoe? Building a life together - watch them grow Oh if only time could rewind I'd hold her close - never leave her behind In my head love still flies But reality it cries