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Published: 2011-10-07 18:48:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 3812; Favourites: 155; Downloads: 43
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Wedding RingThis ring I wear—
On hand, once bare
This symbol that I bear—
Beautiful, like you.
I never wanted diamonds
Eschewing that cold rainbow
I wanted something blue
Sapphires…something that I knew
Diamonds were truly new.
I met you.
Someone stronger,
Sober, loving, true—
There are so few
So few like you.
And what did you think of when you met
And set your eyes on me?
Sharing another drink
Stronger than your tea
And a bond
Breathed in, then yawned
As you brought it from the sink…
We knew we were in sync
I accrued you from beyond—
You, so eager to respond.
This ring I wear
Your ring, there
Upon the hands
Both bare—
Will shine, will gleam
And we will see them and will beam
These rings
This thing
The love of diamonds,
A better dream
So much to us they mean
So much to me you mean
Such power
Such fervor
In such a little thing….
Let the bells of our love ring
Let the gold and diamonds sing
Let the sun glint and bring
So much love
Wrapped up tightly
Screaming out so mighty
In a wedding ring.
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Comments: 117
It seems the years go more quickly the longer that I live.
Sappy, but yes, happy.
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I think I read somewhere once that time does feel quicker the longer you live. In our perspectives, when we're twenty it's about half of our lives we've felt, even though really we're only just adults. I find that weird, but I can't talk from personal experience yet.
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I read this one after viewing a few comments on your profile expressing appreciation for it and in admiration of it. It's a refreshing romantic 'feel-good' poem that I enjoyed reading. It's creative and considerate of you to honor your bond in such kind words regarding the symbol of your union.
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I'm glad you found something worthwhile in it...as a few of my commenters have pointed out, it's not an amazing piece of work. Just a little "diddy" for my husband.
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Beautiful! Good capture of that amazing bond!
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It is such an amazing bond that it is difficult to do justice to it...I'm glad you think I did well! Thank you for taking the time to say it to me!
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you are welcome. Thanks for sharing it. Haha
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First congratulation! And second this poem is beautifully written! I also read your journal and i think it shows how pretty, sweet and kind you are from inside. I think your husband is very lucky to have you. 
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Thank you for the time you took to read both the poem and the journal and comment--I know that's rather arduous, but it is very appreciated, so thank you.
I am humbled by the praise you give me, but love to think that someone is out there thinking those things. Thank you for telling me.
Thanks for the comment!
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Who knew how much love a wedding wing could bring. ^.^
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I was reading up about the history of wedding rings...they most likely appeared in Ancient Rome in the form of a "fede" ring (a steel ring that joins together a pair of hands for its decoration---kind of a prelude to the Claddah (sp?) ring of Ireland). "Fede" means "faithful", and these rings were giving out at the time of a betrothal, with the hands facing in on the wearer's hand; symbolizing that they "belonged" to someone.
Last factoid: Romans most likely adopted the tradition of wearing the ring on the third finger of the left hand from the Egyptians; who believed that the blood flow from that finger went straight into the "vene (or veneris) amoris)---a vein that flowed directly to the heart.
I'm sure thats more than you ever wished to know, but I wanted to give you a special reply because you took the time to comment on my poem. Thank you!
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Oh, I don't mind at all. I love learning new things.
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Thank you for such a kind remark!
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I'm not the only one to want a birthstone for my ring! Hooray!
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LOL--my birthstone is ruby, which I love, but unfortunately only the extremely expensive rubies have that beautiful sanguine hue---to contrast, a blue sapphire is always blue. Sometimes a little paler, sometimes very dark---but never pink like a cheap ruby would be. I highly admired this quality and collected several pieces..
I really, really love jewelry! I probably sound shallow, but I just think that for posterity's sake, there is nothing better than a gemstone. I want to give the pieces I've collected and will continue to collect to my family (should my husband and I ever decide to have one! We're still really young!) and they can carry the tradition on as well.
It wasn't before I wanted to get married though that I thought diamonds were worth having....I've got a strange belief that women shouldn't buy their own diamonds, that they should be gifts---at least at first. That's perhaps old fashioned of me; I hope I didn't offend.
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I'm not usually one for poetry, but this stanza:
"I never wanted diamonds
Eschewing that cold rainbow
I wanted something blue
Sapphires…something that I knew
Diamonds were truly new. "
Oh my gosh. That's exactly like me. So I kept reading, and it's really beautiful. Simple and sweet. I hope one day I'm that lucky too, and that I'll actually like the daimond too.
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Thanks so much for the comment!
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Wow, that's so cool, and beautifully unique. That was a great idea. <3
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This is so beautiful. It clearly shows how you two feel for each other. ^^
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Then I have done my job well
Thank you!
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This is a beautiful poem; simple, elegant, and lovely.
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I appreciate that you've taken the time to tell me! Thank you so much!
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I actually really like this poem. I understand it, how it works and its flow, and I usually find that really difficult with most poerty I read, even rhyming in a simple format. So thank you, very much.
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Well, I am beyond flattered that you were so intrigued as to leave me such a kind comment. I am very glad that this piece speaks to you.
Thanks for letting me know!
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Very beautiful poem.
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That sounds a little like one of our wedding toasts..."may today be the day you love each other the least"....I hope that as we age, we fall more in love....and so far, that's been working well!
Thank you so much for the kind sentiment!
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You got barely any comments for making it up onto the front page.... I just wanted to say how incredibly sweet and breath taking this is... that you can write about it almost.... easily.... You have a happy marriage and I only wish the best for you and your husband! You are a fantastic writer and I love this poem now oh so much... It gives hope ^^ since movies nowadays portray marriage as something that can be easily discard... But this poem makes me think that marriage is something set in stone that should be cherished and enjoyed for every second of every day....
Oh and happy anniversary!
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The front page of what?
I am so glad that my view of marriage refreshed your own take on it. I see a lot of unhappy marriages; some couples simply become roommates or daycare providers....
Who is to say that won't happen to us? It's up to us. So far, we're doing great. Thank you for your kind wishes, and just know that when I hear (read) a statement like yours, it makes fighting to keep the marriage so much easier.
Thank you so much for the time it took you to write out your thoughts, and praise this poem. It's greatly appreciated.
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The front page of Deviantart.... Like when you first log in there is a collection of deviations to browse at... The very popular ones... and this was on it!
You're very welcome I am excited to read more from you in the future!
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Sorry for commenting again, BUT CONGRATS. You got on the first page, dude <333
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First page of what?
I seem to be out of the loop...
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You hit the front page of deviantArt : )
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Awww, congrats on your anniversary :3 As a poem, it's not bad, but as a song, this would sound even sweeter
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I think you're right! Thanks for noticing!
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I very much liked the flow of your poem. Reminded me quite well of a melody for a song. Congratulations on your anniversary: may you both share many happy years together.
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You're not the only one to think of the song idea....maybe I need to find a composer!
Thanks so much for the comment!
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My English teacher would rip this to shreds. It's not that well written...
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No, indeed it is not. It was a simple little ditty that my husband encouraged me to post. I post just about everything I write, so a portion of it is terrible or just too simple.
Thank you for your honesty. Below, if you are interested, are some more complex works. If you take a look at them, let me know what your teacher would think
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[link] (this last one is a Sestina using a line from the play, "Hamlet" for the six words needed to construct the poem)
I was very surprised to see that this piece was so well-liked. I agree with you and your teacher.
Thanks for pointing it out!
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I have to agree, although the message behind it is so beautiful. It just doesn't flow nicely and the rhyming is far too forced.
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Can you give me a better moment to give this precious poem to the world? The world is one and connected. One flow of beauty and growth into the next level of being, connected-ness
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I don't quite understand your meaning...but sure! Let me know how it goes.
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