Taking a walk through the silent landscape covered in snow,
I can’t help but feel all alone.

Trying to keep my tears at bay,
I wonder why you were taken away.

Looking up, seeing a star shine so bright,
for a moment taking away my sight.

A breeze carries your voice to my ear:

“Even though you can’t see me,
even when you think you’re all alone,”

I look behind me, expecting to see
you standing there.
But all I see are my footprints in the snow,
yet also a second pair, walking along.

“ Try to notice the small things,
showing I’m always near.”

I look at the star covered sky
& softly whisper:

‘I hope you enjoy the holidays Paul.’

while feeling a tear escape my eye.

…