Way Back When I Was Ten

I remember way back when I was nine and you were ten Had a crush on you since then And as I grew I loved you more My handsome boy who lived next door You took me to my very first dance And all the girls gave you a glance We started dating me and you So much in love were we two One day you heard your country call My Marine so handsome and so tall They sent you off to Vietnam Lord keep him safe from harm You lost your life to keep us free Now no more you no more we I have grown old never loved again Loved only you since I was ten Carolann Crowley 11/24/13