On the Other Hand

On her right hand

            Five circlets of silver

Claimed her fingers

            Celtic weavings clasped

Saucy amethyst, healing the soul

            And catching the eye

Soothing gleaming moonstone

            To reveal what was to reveal

Tiny green citrine

            To overcome the sadness

Worked weavings of protections, faith

            Or frivolous pieces purchased on whim.

On her left hand

            Only four worked bands

Thumb & fingers; silver of course

            more defenses against the pain.

Blue aventurine, more amethyst

            More aid – as if they could relieve.

As if they could distract from the pale skin

            Left on her barren third finger.

Ariel

May 5 2011