A Broken Heart

In the bloom of youth, a young man's heart did beat,
For a maiden fair, whose love was sweet.
Their bond was strong, their passion true,
Yet family ties, they did not ensue.

A love so fierce, unyielding and bright,
Stood against the currents, with all its might.
His family's scorn, a weight to bear,
Their absence at the wedding, a burden to share.

"My love," he vowed, "forever we'll be,
Against all odds, just you and me."
The years went by, their love still glowed,
But still, his family's hearts were cold.

Each day, a battle, to make them see,
The love that bound them, their destiny.
Yet every act of love was met with rejection,
Their scorn, a constant, cruel reflection.

With every breath, the young man bore the pain,
In his heart, a relentless, aching strain.
His strength, unyielding, a love so true,
He held her close, as they were but two.

As life drew short, and death drew near,
The young man knew, his end was clear.
He looked into her eyes, love's light did shine,
"My love, forever, you'll be mine."

Now from heaven's gates, his spirit cries,
As still, the family's bitterness survives.
His beloved, his widow, their bond so pure,
Endures the pain, a heart left obscure.

His spirit mourns, his soul in strife,
A love unbroken, a bond for life.
Eternal love, from beyond the skies,
As the young man watches, with love in his eyes.