Ten Years Gone by Jane Ayers Sweat

Ten Years Gone

My heart still aches

Splintered in pieces

Anew it breaks.

I still cry a lot

When I think of you

And your sweet twinkling

Eyes of blue.

The world has changed

Since you've gone

But knowing you're safe

Helps me hold on.

I miss our talks

And all our fun

I don't laugh anymore

Because you were like my son.

You'd be proud of your children

Now they're grown

Your sister took them in

And gave them a home.

I talk to you every night

And pray to God to keep you safe

I pray to join you soon

Then my heart won't ache.