Gone But Not Apart

I listen to the mourning dove softly coo Soothing thoughts return to me, of you I remember those years, I was not alone As you understood justice and my need to atone But that’s not so easy, with those who refuse And keep with the ways that they choose You sacrificed your life for my closure Because they didn’t like the exposure I see things similar in this world today I’m almost glad you can’t see it, as I pray The mourning doves coo, they play a sad tune I listen and be careful not to swoon Because you never left my mind or my heart You are gone, but my soul will never part Heidi Sands 5/21/22