"SILENT NIGHTS, LONELY NIGHTS"

For all those days I planned for you, I didn't know if I'd need pink or blue; But that part didn't matter to me, I just knew that soon two would be three! You were due to arrive just before Thanksgiving But little did we know that you wouldn't be living. In the heat of summer the pain began And later that week you went to heaven. I wish I could tell you how much you were wanted And how my memories to hold you have taunted My "Silent Nights, Lonely Nights." One year later I found I was pregnant again, Only to have that awful pain begin. Before long you were joined by your sister, Will you please tell her how much I miss her. At this Christmas time of year How I wish you both were here. We'd have so much fun singing carols, buying gifts, And if the weather was right, we'd play in snowdrifts. But on this 38th Christmas since you've been gone, Sometime I still feel so all alone. You have two wonderful brothers, sisters-in-law and two beautiful nieces, I just know you'd love them all to pieces. They'll be here for Christmas, but even with all the fun, Deep in your mommie's heart, I'll remember you're both gone. I should have many more grandchildren running and screaming And giving my holidays such wonderful meaning! I was looking forward to buying many baseballs and dolls, And instead I find myself staring blankly at walls. I'm ever so grateful for all God has done And I'm looking forward to being "Home" And finally getting to hold you tight, But until I do, I have "Silent Nights, Lonely Nights." "Merry Christmas in heaven to my two precious angels, Darrell Keith, 1962 and Melody Joy, 1963."

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