One by one
They flood my mind
The moments from Christmases
Left behind

Sitting cross-legged
On grandma's front room floor
Unwrapping my gifts
Was I eight or only four?

Voltron robot
A cherished toy
For so many years
It filled me with joy

Christmases with family
Down by the beach
Summer swims in the cool surf
Coming ashore to devour a peach

Then came the year
When poor mother died
Christmas dinner in silence
Nobody cried

For many years after
Christmas time I did dread
Nothing could make me smile
I would prefer to hide in bed

Children so young
Reminded me of the joy
The wonder and sparkle
Discovering every new toy

But they are teens now
Childhood left behind
Where can joy be found?
What will block death from my mind?

With the twinkle of lights
Upon the Christmas tree
I fear that the fun
Is gone again for me

In the song the child wishes
For their two front teeth
My festive hope
As we hang the front door wreath

Is that somehow
I can find
The love of Christmas
Somewhere I have left behind

Santa, God
Infant Jesus
Heed my prayer
And if it pleases

Grant my wish
For Christmas Day
May I reconnect with Voltron boy
And rediscover my love of play

For, regardless of what we believe
Whether we face sunny or greying skies
Christmas is made all the better
When seen through a child's wonder-filled eyes

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