Little fragile, Flimsy bands, <br />Worn on shapely hands, <br />More despair to men have brought, <br />Than all the battles ever fought <br />Still bestowal of a ring, <br />Has more joy contrived to bring <br />In one ne'er-recurring hour, <br />Than have knoledge, wealth or pow'r <br /> <br />Little emblem of Romance! <br />Wherein thy significance? <br />Gold? Most fickle metel known! <br />Diamond? Coldest, hardest stone! <br />Whereas plain gold wedding bands, <br />Gracious caring, work-worn hands, <br />Countless home sustain and bless <br />With real and happiness.<br /><br />Howard Johnson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/rings/
