Far off stars twinkle in the blue black expanse.
Caught in frigid streams of air, fickle snowflakes dance.
They dance the fiery fling of winter, held silent in the air.
Falling on the children, filling each with festive cheer.
Christmas all around us, immersed in rainbow glow,
Rich, yet subtle colours reflecting in the snow.
The pastel incandescence and tinsel sparkling bright
Are shadowed by your splendour, which fills this special night.
For December’s all around us, delved deep in icy freeze,
Huddled on the hill again, our laughter plumes in icy breeze.
Resting in my arms, so warm to have you near,
This season is so special, for now I have you here.
I say to you eternity, forever and a day,
I promise not to break that vow, I swear with you I’ll stay.
You have filled the lonely void at the centre of my being,
Making Christmas magic, making magic real.
Tonight the carols mingle with the alpine scent of spruce,
Releasing grieving tensions, turning inhibitions loose.
To hold you tender, dearly, and speak of future years.
To dream the dreams that sparkled in the crystal of your tears.
While into ghostly echoes, the fear it slowly fades.
The loneliness subsided, it left because you stayed.
You are my sole desire, you are the only one
I pray you’ll be beside me for Christmases to come.
Though tonight on our first Christmas
The greatest gift could be,
for you to stay yourself and continue loving me.
I wrote this a long time ago when myself and my wife were only dating.
© Stephen Duffy 1998