The Sandwich After Christmas

The turkey's carved, the table's set
The kids are wild, the napkins wet
Laughter's loud, the lights all glow
But deep inside there's fear I know
They're passin' plates, it's disappearin' fast
My Christmas dream might never last
One more scoop, one more bite
They're eatin' my tomorrow tonight

Save some for the sandwich, please
Cold ham, gravy, melted cheese
A dream between two slices wide
That's the joy I keep inside
Let the pie go, take the wine
But leave some magic wrapped in brine
Oh, I don't want to beg on my knees
Just save some for the sandwich, please

Uncle Joe's on his second plate
Aunt Marie's sayin', "Ain't this great?"
I nod along, I love them all
But I'm watchin' stuffing start to fall
That cranberry dish, it's halfway gone
I'm sweatin' like a marathon
They think I'm full, I fake a grin
But I'm planning bread and dreams within

Save some for the sandwich, please
Cold ham, gravy, melted cheese
A dream between two slices wide
That's the joy I keep inside
Let the pie go, take the wine
But leave some magic wrapped in brine
Oh, I don't want to beg on my knees
Just save some for the sandwich, please

Tomorrow noon, I'll sneak away
Fridge light glowin', Christmas gray
Soft bread waits, my moment near
If there's still food left this year

Save some for the sandwich, please
It's my gift beneath the trees
When the party's done, the laughter fades
That's the joy my heart has made
So pile your plates, but spare my feast
For one small miracle, at least
I'll find my peace, I'll find my ease
If you save some for the sandwich, please