My Gem

My mind is shouting
"This cannot be"
To have this gem
given to me.

To hold and love
and protect forever
a living gem;
priceless-tender

And I'm sure
I'll never leave
the wonderfull the spell
my gem did weave

Yet I am held by
( more than I hold )
this shining gem
so bright - so bold

That is the way
to possess a gem;
be possessed by
your love for them.

Neil Roth

This poem was written for me by a man who was almost my husband but who will always be a very dear friend of mine.