double bands of shiny gold
worth more than karats
love’s forever promise bold
heartfire’s diamond facets
God witnesses our vow
joyful organ music plays
life as farmer’s wife now
better together…we stay
lost my wedding ring
after laying it down
while wall-papering;
forgotten with frown
replace with simple band
but heart hurt for a time
when mother passed away
her diamond became mine
set her lovely gem in gold
with another band below
blessings of our sons be told;
five small diamonds in a row
jeweled gift as valued token
from one lover to another
living out our pledges spoken
create family, father, mother.
Linking to d’Verse Poetics with Sarah’s “love token” prompt!
a poem in my pocket 
Mar 12, 2018 @ 05:34:42
Poignant writing and oh, so sorry for your loss. Things have a way of reappearing…eventually!
Mar 09, 2018 @ 19:36:57
Rings are better symbols when there is a history and story. Your poem evokes this.
Mar 09, 2018 @ 22:33:22
Thanks for reading!
Mar 09, 2018 @ 11:57:03
Losing a ring like that! ouch. But it seems it was replaced well: blessings of our sons be told; five small diamonds in a row
Lovely
Mar 09, 2018 @ 22:32:44
Thanks, Margaret.
Mar 08, 2018 @ 13:37:06
Very tender. I wear my mother’s ring every chance I have. It is a reminder that she is always a part of me. It will then go to my niece.
Mar 08, 2018 @ 14:29:54
Another precious connection through generations…it makes me smile 🙂
Mar 08, 2018 @ 12:17:02
I love the memories of your mother carried in her wedding band!
Dwight
Mar 08, 2018 @ 14:28:42
It’s very special to me.
Mar 08, 2018 @ 08:55:42
Very nice sound and sense.
Mar 08, 2018 @ 08:24:27
What a wonderful poem of rings, and family tied together.
Mar 07, 2018 @ 21:25:45
The ring is a potent symbol. The circle of continuity and connection. (K)
Mar 07, 2018 @ 19:00:22
My rings came from my husband’s mother too. I love how those rings hold a lot of family history with love and devotion.
Mar 07, 2018 @ 13:40:48
All those rings have to be special most of all the memory they carry. Love the structure of the poem telling a story.
Mar 07, 2018 @ 08:29:02
Sarah wrote about a wedding ring too, and I would have done if she hadn’t. They have a special symbolism and you remind us of it beautifully.
Mar 07, 2018 @ 11:58:25
Thanks, Jane! A ring seemed the obvious token…I couldn’t resist 🙂
Mar 07, 2018 @ 12:37:45
It is probably the most powerful symbol.
Mar 07, 2018 @ 07:50:28
This is beautiful, Lynn!
Mar 07, 2018 @ 08:01:05
Hi Colleen! Thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
Mar 07, 2018 @ 00:47:56
I love this story of your rings, and the meanings they have for you. The link between the generations – your mother and your sons – and the way they symbolise your family. The structure works very well, gives it a sense of timelessness, like the rings themselves.
Mar 07, 2018 @ 07:00:06
Thanks, Sarah, for an interesting prompt and meaningful feedback! I appreciate your comments.