[iamnotafraid]

Today my mom made dinner for me.
And while we were visiting she was busy
making cakes and other goodies for a
Christmas party. She asked me to play
a Elvis Christmas CD while I ate. So while
I was eating she said "I wish your father
and Elvis were still alive". Of course I
felt the same way. Anyway the mood
turned melancholy. Not long after, Elvis'
song "Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees"
came on, and the words just seemed to fit.

Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees

Somewhere in, - in the distant night
I hear Christmas bells
The gentle snow keeps falling down on people
Who are homeward bound

That's the way it's always been
The circle never really ends
Christmas seems to come and go
From the place that I don't know

Holly leaves and Christmas trees
It's that time of year
Lights aglow and misletoe
Don't mean a thing when you're not here

As I walk this lonely street
The sound of snow beneath my feet
I'll think how it use to be
Holly leaves and Christmas trees
Use to mean so much to me

Holly leaves and Christmas trees

This thread isn't to bring anyone's feelings
down. It's just a reminder that most of us
have stories like this about those we miss.
It seems to hit harder around the holidays
for most of us I think.

Anyone care to share a similar story?