CHERISHED RUFF

I thought that things were amazing

A daughter and a wife

And soon, three more babies.

I had the perfect life!

But in a blink, my world fell in.

Everything went astray.

I held this ring within my heart

I couldn’t give it away!

I thought that love just didn’t exist

At least not a love that’s true…

But then my brother made a life

With a woman such as you!

You’re smart and strong and love to the core

You’re compassionate and bold –

Please take the ring I held in my heart

For your heart now to hold

I can only think to pass this ring

To my brother and his wife

Because I’ve already witnessed with my heart

You’ve created a beautiful perfect life.

I hope you love my cherished ring

As much as I used to

I’m happy and proud to give my ring

To a sister such as you!