Mama's Empty Chair

 

When I was just a little boy -

And mama was alive -

There was a special thing she did

That taught me faith and pride:

She always set an extra place -

At every festive fare -

And placed a lighted candle -

Before an empty chair.

 

She said it was an honored place

For loves that passed away

And for the Spirit of the Lord

To share our festive day.

So, now, I do - as mama did -

And pray that she will share

Each place of honor that I set -

Before an empty chair.

 

~ Michael Dubina