Lighting My Own Tree

Last year I watched the snow fall Wrapped in my old blanket Echoes of laughter down the hall But this year feels so vacant I sip my cocoa feel the chill But I hold on to memories still I'm staying strong though the room feels bare Got the twinkling lights but no one to share Missing the warmth of those I hold dear But I'll decorate my heart with cheer With every ornament I'll find my way 'Cause I'm lighting my own tree today Mom's cookies baking in my mind The sweet smell the love intertwined Faded photos smiles and tears I still feel the magic despite the years I hang the stockings one for each friend Even if it's just me I'll pretend I'm staying strong though the room feels bare Got the twinkling lights but no one to share Missing the warmth of those I hold dear But I'll decorate my heart with cheer With every ornament I'll find my way 'Cause I'm lighting my own tree today Time goes on and I'm still here Holding on tight to the Christmas cheer With every carol that I sing I find a little joy in everything So I'll pave my path with love and grace In this empty room I'll find my place I'm staying strong though the room feels bare Got the twinkling lights but no one to share Missing the warmth of those I hold dear But I'll decorate my heart with cheer With every ornament I'll find my way 'Cause I'm lighting my own tree today So here's to the stories that shape who we are In the silence I'll shine like a star Though it's lonely I'll embrace the night With my heart aglow everything feels right I'm lighting my own tree come what may And I'll celebrate love in my own way