Spotlights shine, they cheer the ones on stage,
But shadows work to write each unseen page.
Behind the scenes, the unsung voices call,
Lifting the weight to keep us from the fall.
A quiet hand that clears the midnight street,
A steady pulse in fires' scorching heat.
They walk the line, protecting all they see,
Silent heroes who let us simply be.
This Christmas Eve, I’ll break my timid shell,
With simple words, a kindness I can tell.
"Thank you" softly spoken, face to face,
To those who hold the world in their embrace.
I may not know their names or lives,
But for their care, the world survives.
If one small word can light the dark,
Then let it start, a chain of hearts.
Who will join me, hand in hand,
To thank the ones who make us stand?
Through the quiet, through the storm,
They keep us safe, they keep us warm.
I fear my voice might tremble as I try,
To meet their gaze and simply say, "Hi."
But courage grows when kindness takes the lead,
And love fulfills a simple human need.
If only one more person takes this vow,
To share a "thank you," here and now.
A single spark can set the night alight,
Together we can make this Christmas bright.
Who will join me, hand in hand,
To thank the ones who make us stand?
Through the quiet, through the storm,
They keep us safe, they keep us warm.
To the hands that hold, to the hearts that fight,
To those who guard the silent night.
Your sacrifice is why we’re free,
This Christmas gift is our decree.
Who will join me, hand in hand,
To thank the ones who make us stand?
Through the quiet, through the storm,
They keep us safe, they keep us warm.
Who will join me, brave and true,
To thank the ones who carry through?
Together now, a brighter morn,
In their sacrifice, hope is born.