Every Christmas I shed a tear

There’s always that one moment on Christmas Eve or day
Where I just have to shed one tear, and bow my head and pray
I pray for those loved ones who I desperately wish were here
In hopes God will hear me, and perhaps answer me one year

You think it’d be easy, to have a whole family together
But even family love, is one that might not last forever
Two people, who are close to my heart, are so very far
And each Christmas I shed a tear, each Christmas it’s hard

I get up early for once and rush to the Christmas tree
Make some Coco, coffee, orange juice and some warm tea
Go to wake everyone up, but always let down
Two people are missing, and it always causes me to frown

Regardless, Christmas is great, we send presents to each other
A gift goes to a continent for sissy and another state for my brother
I hear the excitement in their voices but aren’t with them face to face
Inside I wish we all were together, opening presents in one place

I’d give anything to hug my sister and look into her eyes
Watch her expression when opening a gift, since it’s been a surprise
I’d give anything to hug my brother and innocently smile
And watch him laugh with joy since it’s been quite a while

But since they can’t be here for reasons I accept
They are there in the dreams I’ve dreamt the hours that I’ve slept
And each year I hang their stockings above the roaring fire
Put their pictures out by the tree and for a moment just admire

It’d be different just to look at them and see them looking back
But they are here with me in spirit and I am so thankful for that
Merry Christmas Sissy, Merry Christmas brother number two
Each Christmas I shed a tear when thinking of you

Enjoy your gifts and enjoy this holiday
I’m thinking of you both and have remembered to pray
For those who have a big family, be sure to show them you care
Because it’s really hard I tell you, to have one of them not be there