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!
