The Table

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