(Day 2) Momentary Respite

I never do take off my wedding ring

- not even in the shower, not to sleep -

it lives with me through every daily task

and unmomentous wandering,

so each demeaning job I turn my hand to

is somehow touched with gold.

It could be, I suppose, a post-it note

with words like honour and fidelity,

but honestly? I mostly like the fact

that it is never cold, a warm reminder

and a momentary respite in the din.