Christmas Without Momma

The snow is falling lights are shining bright But something's missing on this silent night The laughter we had the stories she'd tell I feel the loss and it hurts like hell Decorations all around the tree But there's an emptiness that I can't set free Christmas without Momma it don't feel the same Trying to stay strong through the joy and the pain Holding back tears while the kids open gifts Wishing I could bring her back just like this But I'll wear this smile like she'd want me to Because that's what Momma taught me to do I see her in the sparkle in my daughter's eyes In the way she beams at the twinkling lights And I know Momma's spirit is here somehow Even though she can't be with us now But still I fight the ache still I hold on To give them the joy she gave me so long Christmas without Momma it don't feel the same Trying to stay strong through the joy and the pain Holding back tears while the kids open gifts Wishing I could bring her back just like this But I'll wear this smile like she'd want me to Because that's what Momma taught me to do Oh the love she gave it's deep in my soul It's the warmth that guides me through the cold And when the night feels too heavy to bear I close my eyes and I feel her there Christmas without Momma it don't feel the same Trying to stay strong through the joy and the pain Holding back tears while the kids open gifts Wishing I could bring her back just like this But I'll wear this smile like she'd want me to Because that's what Momma taught me to do So I'll hang the stockings light the fire bright Make her favorite cookies on Christmas night For as long as I live I'll carry her on In the love we share she'll never be gone