Christmas is the time of grief

This time of year is always hard
It reminds us of what we've lost
And the only present many want
Cannot be bought at any cost

Those loved ones whom have gone
And we'd give anything to have back
But nothing that important
Can be found in Santa's sack

The memories that we hold inside
Flash painfully and bright
They linger in our thoughts
And our dreams visit at night

We wish that things were easy
And our loved ones were still here
But the truth that will always remain
Is that they are always near

They stand strong by our sides
And hold our hands when we are weak
In our minds we know they're here
Although they cannot speak