Sometimes

Sometimes the lights aren't bright

And the smiles don't come

And Christmas isn't too merry.

Sometimes people are sad

And hungry

And just plain have a hard time with the holiday season.

Sometimes we aren't sensitive enough 

And we forget.

Sometimes family members are missing

And the ones that are left don't get along.

Sometimes we forget to be thankful

And forget to thank.

Sometimes we don't get this whole thing right

Sometimes we do.

Lots of times we remember

But sometimes we forget.

Sometimes happens too often.