Love Beyond The Enemy Lines.

In the quiet of my room, I hear the whisper of the past,

Faded photographs and memories that forever last.

A war-torn heart reveals, the story I must share,

To my grandchildren gathered round, with love beyond compare.

I was just a boy, barely twenty years,

In a world filled with chaos, drowned in blood and tears.

Behind enemy lines, I found my way,

Met a daughter of a general, love bloomed in dismay.

With a glance that cut the dark, her eyes like soft the moon,

I learned that love could bridge the void, a heartfelt, tender tune.

Past the lines of loyalty, where hatred's launched with fire,

I found a spark of peace, igniting my desire.

Oh, my sweet, sweet Yuki, my heart knows no regret,

In the shadows of the battle, my love was never set.

As I lay here dreaming, I can feel your hand in mine,

In the echoes of my heart, our souls forever twine.

Now time has caught me, when all my strength has waned,

But in my memories, our love remains unchained.

I’ve told my tales of courage, of how we held on tight,

Swore we’d find a way, despite the endless night.

The children gather close, as I share the sacred thread,

Of a love that crossed the lines where brave men once had tread.

With a smile and a tear, they see the truth in me,

Our worlds were torn apart, yet love was always free.

Find her, my dear children, in the journey of your quest,

Tell her that I miss her, that she was my very best.

Though the years may fool you, true love will never fade,

In my heart, she stays alive, in the choices that we made.

So I take my final breath, with memories so clear,

Nod my head in silent peace, oh how I wish you near.

For she was truly mine, in a world that sought to divide,

Rest now, my love, forever in my heart, we’ll never hide.