The house is so quiet, the table is clear
Totally opposite from this time last year
No children, no laughing, no one will be here
Nor customs of past that we’ve always held dear
But one thing remains when plans go astray
There’s something so lasting, I’ve just got to say
The things that will last remain in our hearts
And important they are, for they never shall part
A Savior was born on that Bethlehem night
To show us the way, to give us His light
He came down to earth for you and for me
To offer new life abundant and free
The world forever, this baby did change
He gave us His love that forever remains
His life for mine, I can’t comprehend
But His light to my heart He freely did send
So today if you’re feeling somewhat alone
Be encouraged, my friend, God gave us His song
For Jesus is with you from cradle to grave,
He came down to earth, God’s children to save
Without Him, I ask you, what would we see?
No hope, no joy, no peace there to be
And we’d miss why He came, how sad that would be
To stumble in darkness, no light there to see
What’s really important to you and to me?
I hope that it’s Jesus whose heart you will see
Though your table be empty, His blessings you’ll see
When you’re quiet and still, His love flows so free.
Though your table be empty this moment in time
Don’t worry, my friend, for Jesus doth shine
He shines on those places your heart longs to fill
He’ll give you these moments to sit silently still
Then thank Him sincerely for blessings untold
His love knows no end, and it never grows old.
*I wrote this poem in late 2020 during the Pandemic when we were not able to gather with family and friends for our annual Christmas Eve celebration. Thankfully, this year will be different! Carolyn
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