A Forbidden Love
A Forbidden Love*
The young Romina died
When she was 14 years old
She knew that love was not a sin
As she had always been told.
She believed that her suitor
Could help her to feel free
Though older than her
Her father would never agree.
Love should be the reason
For Romina's conception
But when love is always absent
A loved daughter is an exception.
Romina was a victim
Of her father's brutality
It was an honour crime
Never accused of being guilty
After Romina's death
Her suitor forgot her name
His love for Romina
Became a feeling of shame.
* In memory of Romina Ashrafi.
Raul Máximo da Silva
Portugal
Copyright © Raul Silva | Year Posted 2020
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