IHTLGOTH (It's Hard to Let Go of the Holiday)

It’s the very last night

For our Christmas lights

Before they are all put away

But before we unhook

Let’s take one last look

At the glittering, joyous display

With each bauble and star

We've traveled so far

In the warmth of December's embrace

Now the tinsel will fade

In the New Year's parade

Yet our hearts will forever be light

It’s hard to let go of the holiday

The laughter, the fun, and the cheer

The Santas and lights

That sparkle so bright

And stay in our hearts, bright and clear

It’s so hard letting go of the holiday

The memories that we made, so dear

We'll pack them away

And fondly replay

Till we get together next year

But the colors grow dim

Now night's closing in

And the entryway hall, so austere

Holds merry echoes

Of the cheerful hellos

That fade to a scene soft and still

We say our goodnight

Turning out the last light

Amazed at the window to find

In the stars far above

Are the faces we've loved

To guide us to goodness and light

Can we pause in the turn of the years

In this light in your eyes where love grows

If I could stop time, the clocks would unwind

And we'd live every night in that glow

It’s hard to let go of the holiday

The laughter, the fun, and the cheer

The Santas and lights

That sparkle so bright

And stay in our hearts, bright and clear

It’s so hard letting go of the holiday

The memories that we made, so dear

We'll pack them away

And fondly replay

Till we get together

If we can get together next year