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The Ring |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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“Exquisite!” I thought when I saw it- “The finest that I’ve ever seen”! Three carats of carbon, perfected by time- Cut polished and set in a ring. The price was quite handsome, I grant you- But love has no price, nor a dream- It took me a year, the price tag was dear... The bauble was fit for a queen. How my heart throbbed when she wore it- A sign that declared, oh, so plain.. That she was my lady, beloved, my betrothed- And soon we would bear the same name. A fool? I admit it..Why bother.. Deny it? It speaks for itself... For the lady is wed to another.. The ring, on a Pawnbroker’s shelf. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh, you do tell a fine tale GS...  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ouch! Another fine shot GS (sorry for the pun). I walked around for almost 18 months with the SKU number of the ring I eventually bought my wife. Thankfully she's still wearing it. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great poem, sad ending. Another gem! ------------------ Denise |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
So sad! Enjoyed the read! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Zing! Quick read, fine thing! |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Ow! The ring I bought my wife went back to where I bought it for a cheaper one before we ever got married. I agree with thrift but she has taught me all new meanings for the word. ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
liked this much, sad story, well written |
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