The ring

He placed it on her finger
So many years ago
Their vows uttered in earnest
So solemnly they promised
he loved her that was sure
His bride his beauty he did know

He gave her the ring
He earnt the money honestly
From building houses many years ago
From town to town he went
And toiled so hard with tools in tow

Her fingers so fine and youthful
She loved him with a fire
And in their marriage bliss
They had five kids between them
And never missed one goodnight kiss

Their life was perfect even in the
Tough times they had
The Good times evened out those bad
So as they got much older
Her rings she still wore
But now that time has stolen
Their youth it is no more

He sits in rocking chair alone now
He looks at photos black and white
His cat and dog lie shoulder to shoulder
It's all he has now
His kids and grandkids visit
The ring sits on his dresser
And her photo she is in it
A bride of beauty youth long ago
He remembers every word
Every gaze every smile and
Shyness in her

Her ring it sits alone on dresser now
It served its purpose all their days
It's diamond in nights purple haze
She no longer here
But as he picks it up and looks
He can feel her fingers in it
And in his dreams she reappears
Each night
And wears her ring it fits her bright
So he sleeps at peace
In purple light

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So lovely. True love transcends all. Eloquent words, beautiful imagery, rhyme and flow. "He remembers every word every gaze every smile and shyness in her." Touches my heart deeply. Brava!

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks Annette I'm very flattered

[George Coombs]

A beautiful and sensitively written remembrance of a departed dear one - truly wonderful poetry, thankyou so much for sharing

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks so much !

[Dave]

This is such a lovely poem. My wife and I will be celebrating our 55th anniversary this August. I can remember the first time I saw her. I could tell you all what she was wearing that day. Though I really didn't need it, you reminded me of that time so long ago and all that passed in between. Thank you for your lovely remembrance - Dave

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Dave glad u enjoyed

[Finn]

In my opinion is shades a light on what life can be like.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

thanks yes exactly thanks for your kind review

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

any review welcome, any review

[jacob erin-cilberto]

very sad, yet happy in the sense that he had a full life and much love within it.

j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes thanks for reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

wasnt sure about the purple light ending but its like he was dreaming of the ring in the purple night light did you get that?

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Written in haste at 130 am will edit any comments welcome