Four rings on my hands, my wedding ring, anniversary ring, birthstone and another special gift from my husband.

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On her hands four rings she wears,
Bands of gold and diamonds there.
Precious metals decked with jewels,
for reasons why, there are no rules.
And if there were she wouldn’t share,
they are but sentimental tools.

A simple band, her wedding ring,
ten years on left a twinkle brings.
Black Hills metal in leafen form,
Sparkling opal on right is worn.
Daughter’s birthstone, a precious thing,
They share the month that they were born.

Her life contained in simple bands,
no one but her can understand,
she holds the world on those two hands.

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  • chantell on Sep 19, 2009

    That was deep I really liked that:)

  • Casey Mack on Sep 19, 2009

    Simple, lovely, a satisfying read.

  • Tlchimes on Sep 19, 2009

    Funny… I understand it all too well…. mine are the same only in white gold and silver.

  • BradONeill on Sep 19, 2009

    Gives precious metal a whole new meaning. A lovely poem thank you for sharing.

  • cafftee on Sep 19, 2009

    A lovely poem, and I think you’ll find many others that understand exactly what you mean.

  • Darla Cooke on Sep 19, 2009

    A beautifully written poem!

  • ken bultman on Sep 19, 2009

    xo

  • teddybear55 on Sep 19, 2009

    I just loved this poem. It was beautiful, full of meaning. Rings of love.

  • Poetic Enigma on Sep 19, 2009

    Absolutely lovely, just magnificent, such emotion and depth shown through your words.
    Thank you for sharing (:

  • Melody SJAL on Sep 20, 2009

    Very beautiful. Loved it.

  • Marie Milton on Sep 21, 2009

    Beautiful…absolutely beautiful : )

  • STEVE666 on Sep 21, 2009

    A cleverly written poem, Katie

  • N. Lloyd Andrews on Sep 23, 2009

    Very nice poem Katy Marie. I really enjoyed it.

    I was especially touched by the opal part. My mother, who has passed, shares that birthstone with my daughter. It is sad they never met.

  • deep blue on Sep 24, 2009

    Well written extra ordinary thoughts. Just be sure it doesn’t exceed four rings until it covers you all the way. Precious metals could be tantalizing to the eyes and would drive some people mad to snatch it from whoever has them.

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