The Box

It was so lovely,

The wrappings and ribbons,

A gift for no reason

Right out of the blue.

Inside the box,

My greatest possession,

A genuine token of

My love for you.

 

It’s only a ring with one tiny diamond,

The one that my grandmother wore.

I know that she’d want it to rest on your finger

To show the whole world you’re the one I adore.

 

You were so gentle unwrapping your treasure,

So patient in claiming your prize.

You opened the box, holding your breath,

I could see tears welling up in your eyes.

Then in an instant I’m down on one knee

Asking the question you knew.

You answered softly, without hesitation,

“Yes, Darling, I’ll marry you.”

 

A sweet precious memory from so long ago

And the years have been wondrous since then.

To think it all started with one tiny box

Makes me wish we could live it all over again.

 

It was so lovely,

The wrappings and ribbons,

A gift for no reason

Right out of the blue….