proposal ring

will you marry me?

it looks like a plain silver band.

and it is. until you know what it says.

worn on the outside, not hidden. because the people who matter will read it and smile and the rest won’t think twice. pair it with your engagement ring. wear it always. let it become the quietest, most permanent part of you.

and maybe someday your son will open a small box and hand it to someone he loves. he’ll say it’s a family heirloom. he’ll say it’s how we do things.

and it will be true.