Silent Night

'Twas a night so silent
That the children could hear
The sounds of their father
And the drop of each tear.
For but a week had gone by
Since his wife had passed away
And sadness filled the home;
Still tomorrow was Christmas Day.

Why this had happened
To him just wasn't quite clear
But lying beind him in a manger
Was a Source of some cheer
For the Giver of Life had been born
And the Conqueror of Death there lay
And the family could once more celebrate
For tomorrow was Christmas day!

Jeff Thomason 2001