Halfway the Path

They were sweethearts from childhood Someday wed was understood Clashing goals drove them apart Now, there’s no path to their hearts Lovely in her wedding dress At the altar, vows professed Bound ever to another What might have been was over Halfway the path to a heart Another must share that mark Where true love’s most skillful art Molds “Until death do us part” At halfway mark two begin Both lovingly bound by trust Life’s reliable linchpin Forever holds safely thus