Forever Waiting at the Gate

[Intro]
In the quiet of a memory, love remains
A story spun in the threads of time and pain

[Verse 1]
Back in high school, young hearts in bloom
Gentle whispers under a hopeful moon
Paul and Samantha, stories to unfold
Of dreams and promises in young souls told

[Pre-Chorus]
Sealed with a glance, a future unwritten
Paths diverged but love unhidden
A Marine and a doctor, in worlds apart
Yet forever bonded in the heart’s art

[Chorus]
Love never dies, it echoes in the skies
Every Valentine's, a rose objure in their eyes
Years may fade, but memories stay
He waits at the gate, still near, still today

[Verse 2]
Paul went to Iraq, brave and unseen
Facing the storm, living the dream
Samantha healing, with hands so kind
In moments of despair, their love shined

[Pre-Chorus]
Through wounds and tears, across the miles
Love’s gentle flame, it still ignites
A legacy of strength, courage, and grace
A bond no time can erase

[Chorus]
Love never dies, it echoes in the skies
Every Valentine's, a rose in their eyes
Years may fade, but memories stay
He waits at the gate, still near, still today

[Bridge]
Years have flown, a life well-lived
17 children, stories to give
Paul’s legacy alive and true
In every deed, in all they do

[Outro]
He’s in her heart, in every dawn
In the love they shared, forever drawn
A silent promise, time can’t undo
In the sunset’s glow, he’s waiting for you

Country ballad, heartfelt, acoustic guitar, gentle vocals, emotional mood