"A ring," I said, "would be the answer to the problem."
So... what kind of ring am I looking for? How many levels are there to the question? That's not even getting into the implied cultural values that come with a ring. Do I want a ring from Liam? Of course. Just any ring? No.
So... what kind of ring will this be? The one I picked up earlier today at the local Wal-Mart is purely functional. Its a wedding/weeding band. Its my hope that it puts a kink in the chain of the local horndogs. Its plain and exactly what I always dreamed I'd have-sans the dreamboat man to give it to me. It looks at home on my left hand ring finger already.
So... mission accomplished.
Except that I really do want a real ring from Liam someday. One with a diamond or some other shiny bit of rock. I want one the one that he picks out. I like certain styles better than others. Mostly the thing I want is that when and if it comes my way, its because he gives it freely and without restriction. The style of the ring is nothing compared to the style of the "thing." What that ring will mean is the tangible link-the evidence-of our time together a time not wasted but savored. It is that the bonds that brought and kept us together are there even when apart.
That ring will be a keeper. Nothing will make me take off that ring. Ever.
This ring is purely functional. It will cut down on needless hook-up action.
That ring will go beyond function. I'm not exactly sure what it will do. But I bet it will be a lot.
