Santa, If You're Listening

Frosted windows, twinkling lights, carols playing on the radio Another Christmas Eve, another year, this feeling's all I know Single stockings hung with care, by a hand that's much too small Wishing there were twice as many, someone else to catch my fall Santa, if you're listening, can't you see the way I yearn? For a family with open arms, a love that truly burns Ten tiny fingers trace the picture, perfect smiles and laughter bright Maybe not this life, dear Santa, but can you bring me some Christmas light Stories whispered, bedtime tales, of sugarplums and reindeer's flight But in my dreams, it's different scenes, a warmth that holds me tight Two sets of eyes that crinkle up, with pride and love that shines so true A whispered joke, a gentle squeeze, what I wouldn't give for two Santa, if you're listening, can't you see the way I yearn For a family with open arms, a love that truly burns Ten tiny fingers trace the picture, perfect smiles and laughter bright Maybe not this life, dear Santa, but can't you bring me some Christmas light Maybe happiness isn't found, in matching sweaters and a tree Maybe it's a gentle touch, a knowing smile, a heart that sets you free To find your own way, your own light, to build a love that's warm and true Even if it doesn't look like those, in the picture books of blue Santa, if you're listening, can't you see the way I yearn For a family with open arms, a love that truly burns Ten tiny fingers trace the picture, perfect smiles and laughter bright Maybe not this life, dear Santa, but can you bring me some Christmas light Maybe this year, the Christmas light, is finding hope within my soul To chase my dreams, to find my way, and make myself feel whole So thank you, Santa, for the grace, to face the world with open eyes And maybe someday, somewhere, love will find me in disguise