There the Christmas tree stand in all its splendor
Presents and packages piled at its feet
Its lights glimmer so beautifully

My family’s all here
Celebrating, bustling around
Pouring wine, sharing stories
Ripping open gifts
But me?
I simply sit in a corner and watch
Alone

I watch, as they all pass me by in a blur
Watch, as they scream and giggle with laughter
And off on the side, I notice
My cousin, with his girl

They’re on the sofa, comfy and cozy
Holding hands
From his pocket he pulls out a small white box
And hand it to her
Oh, how her bright blue eyes pop in disbelief, and
Her face light up with that brilliant smile
I see the words “thank you”
Escape her lips
And on her forehead he places a soft kiss

I wonder where you are tonight
Where you are, what you’re doing
On this snowy Christmas Eve

I wish you were here
I wish it was us,
On that sofa, comfy and cozy,
Holding hands
And me, handing you that gift you always asked for

I could almost hear you whisper to me,
“ You didn’t have to”,
As I gaze lovingly into your eyes

I could almost see you, see us,
Nuzzle nose-to-nose
And you kissing me on the cheek
Oh, how I’d love to be in your warm embrace tonight
Keeping me cozy
On this Christmas Eve