Miles Away at Christmas

Sleigh bells are ringing
And chestnuts are roasting;
White snow is falling
And guests are arriving;
Presents are wrapping
And crackers are pulling;
My mind is drifting
And my heart is sinking.

The turkey is cooking
And the lights are twinkling;
Carolers are singing
And children are grinning;
Excitement is bubbling
And apprehension is rising;
My mind is spinning
And my heart is racing.

Cheery songs are playing
And parents are stressing;
Robin's are whistling
And vegetables are sizzling;
The alcohol is flowing
And the food keeps on coming;
My mind is reeling
And my heart is fluttering.

The tinsel is glittering
And the baubles are shining;
The stars are all glistening
And the ice is all sparkling;
The clock keeps on ticking
And the day is approaching;
My mind is forgetting
And my heart is remembering.