The Wedding Ring

In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again. We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring. – Enid Bagnold

Remember

when I was a young man
saddened 
by the idea 
of a wedding ring
because it kept me 
from getting into trouble.
Like a noose.
And now

I am an old man
joyful 
for the wedding ring
because it reminds me
don't want to do anything
that will get me in trouble.
Like a short leash.

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