The Unexpected

She was only sixteen years old, Didn't know much about heart breaks, The only thing she knew was the love we shared, And my soft words, soothingly amazing. She was the pit toilet digger's daughter, I was a billionaire first son, My family and friends told me to stay away from her, I couldn't because I loved her more than life itself. Since human wants are insatiable, So I left our motherland for more greener pastures, That was many years ago, While I promised to come back to fulfill my promises. Many years have gone by now, Still no sign of me, not even a glimpse, Her parents hopelessly died out of frustration, While waiting to become my in-laws. Now she's the only one left in the wretched family, Old with wrinkles and gray hairs, Hoping that I will come back to tie the knot with her, Since she had weaved her life and dreams around me. Over thirty five years ago, I have been doing time behind prison bars, Because I trafficked illicit drugs, I'm free and back home with nothing, Yet, she remained faithful and waited for me.