piece of polished
moon-shine, star-
light perched
on my finger, on a band
of blushing gold
delicate, barely
there, a breath
gleaming like a secret
just for me
for everyone to see
but not necessarily
to understand
the way love beats
between us
a star pulsing im-
perceptibly, yet felt
by all
a bond, a light
a mystery on my
finger–you and me.
– 7/5/21