It's been ten years this year,
But the memories still remain.
Now full of love and warmth,
Not just the tears of pain.

There was a time, way back then,
When I thought it would never end.
No glimmer of hope, the pain so real,
The wounds that would not mend.

But with time and lots of love,
From friends who really know,
The tears and pain have given way,
To a special inner glow.

So thankyou, David, for being you,
Not 'perfect' as we thought,
But oh so special in your own way,
For the love that you have brought.