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Precious
For thirty-one years
it encircled
my left ring finger.
Smooth band
of ten carat gold.
Repeatedly scratched
and like ocean glass
polished over.
Symbolic of our
union,
our microcosmic
institution.
Ever brilliant
no matter if
the hand gets battered or dirty.
Emblematic
of ostensible fidelity
A burnished beacon
throwing a signal
that this port is full,
all docks are taken.
Though seeming
to become
a part of my anatomy,
With a few
carefully chosen words.
It has become
just a plain golden
remembrance.
that no longer sings
of everlasting romance, love,
or devotion.
it encircled
my left ring finger.
Smooth band
of ten carat gold.
Repeatedly scratched
and like ocean glass
polished over.
Symbolic of our
union,
our microcosmic
institution.
Ever brilliant
no matter if
the hand gets battered or dirty.
Emblematic
of ostensible fidelity
A burnished beacon
throwing a signal
that this port is full,
all docks are taken.
Though seeming
to become
a part of my anatomy,
With a few
carefully chosen words.
It has become
just a plain golden
remembrance.
that no longer sings
of everlasting romance, love,
or devotion.
Published 25th Apr 2024
Author's Note
NaPo2024 #24
Inspired by stomp prompt 2024 #27
Inspired by stomp prompt 2024 #27
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It is sobering how quickly something that held such deep seeded meaning can become nothing more than a stark reminder of how everything in this life changes. Nothing stays the same. There is no forever. Dreams, hopes and promises fade away and all that remains is a trinket.
Been here. I so get this. Good write. Thank you for sharing.
Been here. I so get this. Good write. Thank you for sharing.
25th Apr 2024 5:16am
I am so happy that you connect with this piece. Well happy and sad that you too had to pass through disolution. Thank you so much for your kind, encouraging, and wise comment❣
25th Apr 2024 8:12am
Dear GW,
Solemn beauty. This write makes me think solemn beauty. The homage paid to what the origin was and now the next phase. I felt the floor drop away as I read this. The upheaval. This is a very difficult subject on which to comment. The writing is poignant and beautiful. H🌷
Solemn beauty. This write makes me think solemn beauty. The homage paid to what the origin was and now the next phase. I felt the floor drop away as I read this. The upheaval. This is a very difficult subject on which to comment. The writing is poignant and beautiful. H🌷
26th Apr 2024 00:05am
Dear, Honoria
What a beautiful comment. The caring is palpable in your words. Wow, "solemn beauty" shows,such humbling reverence. Thank you so much for being there❤
What a beautiful comment. The caring is palpable in your words. Wow, "solemn beauty" shows,such humbling reverence. Thank you so much for being there❤
25th Apr 2024 9:05pm
"With few carefully chosen words.." that is so true how that can change everything. Fia xoxo
26th Apr 2024 00:07am
Thank you so much, fia❣ Yes, the power of just a few carefully chosen words can change the world.
