You helped a homeless person this Christmas time
And now your consciense is clear
You did your bit, so sit back and relax
This will last for another year

But Christmas day means nothing to them
Just a better soup kitchen meal
Then the very next day it's all forgotten
It's the sad but honest deal

And this is why a happy occasion
Can be sad at the same time
Cause' this is a fact you can't deny
This ain't no nursery ryhme

But most of this is drink related
And, 'BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I'
Cause' circumstance can change any man
As fast as the blink of an eye

But we can't bring them home to live with us
And it would be foolish to even try
Cause' we have our own families to think about
And you know that's the reason why

So don't feel guilty, you're not a saint
And life is hard enough
But say a prayer on the day for them
In a world that's cold and tough

                    G J Tate