Love Poem: Rubies
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Written by: Dm Babbit

Rubies

I spent my day shopping for rubies
   a flawless, untarnished gem
that would remind me of you, truly
   a recovered memory for now from then.

Your ring sits lonely in the old music box
   I see it there when I play your favorite tune
and the thought of you is kept safe under locks 
   holding the magical reflective melody of Claire de Lune.

New rubies, brilliant stones, glowing, uncut ready to buy
   translucent reds, hypnotic mesmerizing translucence
a vibrant indescribable beauty too often makes me cry
   in your smile reminiscent ruby red, calls me to impuissance.

I spent my day shopping for rubies
  alas, the ancient memories can no longer permit
the capture of the gem and all its beauties
  cannot erase the emptiness each one transmits.





First Line Prompt
Julia Ward's contest
7/11/20