Joe Flach Poet Rhyme

This Ring Upon My Hand

We have become very good friends;
My mind she seems to understand.
But at friendship our relationship must end
Because of this ring upon my hand.

I am aware of her attractiveness,
And how in her presence I know that I’m a man;
But these feelings I must suppress 
Because of this ring upon my hand.

There is another to whom I am wed;
I still love and with her always will stand.
I still respect those vows that we said
Because of this ring upon my hand.

So please accept me as a platonic friend
Knowing if things were different I’d try to be your man;
But there is room for only one lover in my bed
Because of this ring upon my hand.

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Francine Roberts September 25, 2010 at 12:32 PM beautiful poem Joe, much enjoyed

Poet Destroyer A September 25, 2010 at 12:28 PM wow, a hard sacrifice but you seem to be true to your mate, i like the line "but there is room for only one lover in my bed", enjoyed your write..P.D.

Audrey Haick September 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM God bless you, Joe..Love is sacrifice...sweet when you know you share it with true vows, besides, all the glitter are illusions. Peace and love, to you and yours...Audrey

Carolyn Devonshire September 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM Your wife's a lucky lady, Joe, and I respect you for standing by her. Platonic friends are welcome in my life and I hope you will continue to be one. I do have a sense that you are quite a special person. Love, Carolyn

Jayne Eggins September 25, 2010 at 7:44 AM You made me think of the ring becoming like a vice on your hand, holding you back .. nicely done, emotive poem nice to meet you Regards Jayne