THEIR WEDDING BANDS

The constant treasures of their hands:
Gleaming golden emblems of a union that
When formed
Suspended time and breath and forced composure
For a moment
Long enough to turn the destination of the past
Towards the journey of the future.

The wedding band of one
Becomes the seal of the other,
The sentimental proxy of an occupied lover.
I see the wedding band on one
(a bottomless container
to contain flesh and blood and
in a way, sentiments)
And I'm swiftly driven by my senses and
My memories
To the other,
While I wonder if the blunt white lustre
That teeters on the rim of each ring
Is the force of its significance
Breaking out, beyond the aura of the union it implies
Inviting half-hearted eyes
To see beyond their symbols,
To see their union heart for heart
Not only hand for hand.

But wedding bands age
Like the fingers they inhabit.
All the hot water, abrasions and dirt
Strive to mine away at the shine
Of older days,
The days of New for them
And the symbols they exchanged.

But symbols are not binding
And neither are the rings to their fingers.
They may be misplaced and unattended
Like the memory of vows
Suffocating underneath the errands of the grand scheme
In person or in gold
Perpetual togetherness is futile
Yet their memories and magnetism
Constitute a sure reunion
Many times after union's rooting.
The lustre of the rings persevere
As do the owners.
Presence they retain,
Golden they remain.

Author's Note

I don't even have a date for this one, meaning I wrote it long before I was aware of how cliche a symbol this is. I think it was for my parents' anniversary though.

Reviews

[TLK]

But symbols are not binding
And neither are the rings to their fingers.
They may be misplaced and unattended
Like the memory of vows

A bit of a strong warning, there!

[kublakhan27]

Haha yeah evidently I can't even write about my parents without at least sounding cynical...it does have an ominous foreboding but I'd like to think that it doesn't necessarily have to be interpreted that way, as the rings are really just symbols when all is said and done^^

[TLK]

What it says to me is, "the strength of your relationship is not just down to the symbols. You are two people who strive to be together as you do".

And that is a Good Thing.

[kublakhan27]

Precisely :)

[Priscilla Sayers]

Beautiful, Love. I love the metaphors, the way you cleverly weaved in how love is in "real" life.... The rings merely symbols, but it is the ones that age on aged fingers that tell the tale of true commitment and an unbreakable bond that can last a life time:)
You are brilliant, you know that?
Much love sweet friend!

[kublakhan27]

:) I've never considered myself brilliant - not even close haha - but to have you refer to me as such means more to me than you may realize...I'm incredibly grateful for your support, which props me up when I'm not feeling as inspired as I'd like...love and thanks to you as well, my dear friend :)

[Priscilla Sayers]

:) XOXO

[kublakhan27]

*hugs* :)

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Very beautiful and well written. The rings are symbols, but their meaning for the couple can only be found in the hearts and actions, the perseverance, and determination of their love.

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much :)

[Kenneth The Poet]

Your words are exceptional.

[kublakhan27]

Many thanks.