Splitting Up Christmas

So what if it's freezing, I'm awake and I'm happy

The sun's steepling its shards on my floor

I drag my feet to the shower and I hear someone singing

I keep the lights off a while and the water gets warm

Now I knot up my tie and toss books in a schoolbag

They keep my priorities straight

So I can sleepwalk through work like an outpatient program

I don't buy but get through anyway

And at some point I'll call you and tell you I miss you

And you are the point of my day

And my face will get flushed and my throat will choke up

When you tell me that you feel the same

So I have been thinking of splitting up Christmas

To see everyone I'd like to see

And you're first on that list

You're the lotto I hit

You're the star at the top of the tree

And I have been feeling this good for a reason

My friends and my family

You all are my backbone

You keep me balanced and settled

And I'm in debt to you all endlessly

So tonight I will call you and try to say

"Thank you for being the sun on my face

I know the world's almost over but you make it seem better

And I hope for you I do the same"