Didn’t speak to a single family member today Don’t know what I expected anyway For as long as I can remember it’s been this way But each year passes and for a miracle I pray I watched in envy as my associates and friends Discuss holiday preparations and weekend plans They speak of all the holiday cheer And all the family members they hold dear All this talk of love and tradition I find myself constantly wishing For a family bond with no submissions And for love without conditions As for my family I’m willing to bet Each one is home alone or watching the TV set Thinking of each other and feeling regret Afraid to call for fear of becoming upset Maybe I’m just feeling guilty Wishing for something that will never be At least not with my immediate family So my wish tonight is for my babies My Christmas wish is that our bond be strong That they know I am here for them even when they are wrong That they always feel in my heart they belong And my love for them is forever strong Lay