The Commitment
'Til Death do us part
Three score and four years ago, "with this ring I thee wed," left Harold's lips as he slipped the shiny band on her finger.
Now dull, divots scarred the gold like etched hieroglyphics of their life together. The inside was worn smooth from gold dust scattered through life like pixie dust.
I never thought she would go first.
"Till death do us part," echoed across decades.
Reluctant, Harold slipped the ring from her lifeless finger, but the word "us" flashed in his mind. Honoring her, he slid the love seal back into its place.
"I'm not dead yet."
About the Creator
J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
J. S. Wade owns all work contained here.
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Gargoyles were always her favorite and she brought three of hers from home to college. They sat prominently on her desk in her off-campus apartment. This bright March morning, Susan walked across the quad and headed for the student union. Wilmont College was a beautiful place with a beautiful campus. Student union, library, class buildings and administration buildings all built with Gothic architectural influence. She had loved it when she first arrived here for her freshman year and after she had met Dennis, it was paradise. She joked about love at first sight with him, but truly believed that was what happened. “Hey Susan,” Jason yelled at her as he ran to catch up. “Hold your horses. Going to breakfast?” he asked. Susan tried not to let Jason see the tears in her eyes. “I’ll go with you if that’s ok.” Jason was hoping Susan was nearing the capacity to move on with her life and could he continue to be a friend?
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Simply beautiful I love ❤ it
I was going through Top Stories to read the ones I missed and I saw The Commitment with the same picture by someone named J. S. Wade. I clicked on it to report it and saw that I've hearted it. Then I realised J. S. stood for Jon Scott and that it's you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What a sweet piece 🥰 and it’s tipsy Tuesday 😜
That right there is a home run Scott! Phenomenal piece!
Just so lovely. It warms my heart.
Remarkable Story!
I really like this. A strong emotional center, just beautiful to read.
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Simply beautiful.
Beautiful Story
Beautiful words and touching final line. Congratulations
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Congrats on your Top Story! Well deserved! This was a story of true love! Beautiful! ❤️
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Bittersweet and beautiful. Congratulations on the Top Story!!!
This one definitely deserved it. Good to see "The Commitment" where it belongs Scott!
Beautiful ♥️ Congratulations on your top story.
Simply beautiful. Congrats, Scott!
This was beautiful! Congratulations on the top story. :)