I was sitting down alone
as the winter gleamed
a couple came to ask me
can we sit beside you?
Nothing between us was said
and so sit down they did.

Are you ready for some Christmas cheer?
I hear them sing to me
And normally I would
but this year was going differently.
I have no time for Christmas cheer
there’s far too much to fear.

What about your wish
for I’m sure it’s very real.
A gift annually delivered  
to all whom you choose.
From each other we received
five golden rings.

I’m afraid my hands are bare
I have no gifts to give.
and I can’t believe in dreams
when there’s now stars to see.

Don’t you believe in miracles
in this time of year?
A chance to hope as it ends
for tomorrow to begin.

With a sigh I replied
that I didn’t yesterday
though now that I see
the sparks between you
now I too believe.

They were satisfied
and finally let me be
I was silent for a moment
then I began to cry
I began to cry at Christmas time.