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It Rings of Eternity

January 23, 2024
By AlaiseVitra SILVER, Madawaska, Maine
AlaiseVitra SILVER, Madawaska, Maine
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Favorite Quote:
"Who cares if one more light goes out? Well I do." - Linkin Park, 'One More Light'


My hands around yours.

Circlets of gold on our fingers,

That which we could never afford.

Standing statuesque as the lens snaps-

A portrait still as life.

And so, we remain entombed on our mantle.


I remember that day so fondly.

Satin confectionaries, silken gowns,

The rain awaiting its timely arrival with bated breath…

And a vow. Till death do us part.

Sealed with a kiss of hot wax,

Emblazoned with a ring round as your curious eyes.


I remember even now,

My hands around yours.

Circlets of gold on our fingers,

Now frail and old.

Your life has faded now, this I know,

As I stare into those wide, glassy eyes.

For the last time.


I believe our vows were lies.

Death will nigh part us,

Even if the hand that you took in betrothment

Must slash at its own neck to find yours again.


The author's comments:

Loving, losing, remembering, and someday, finding again.


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