she wore
an amethyst ring
but i never noticed it
so enthralled
with her smile
it never dawned on me
to look
at her hands

purple
is my favorite color
amethyst
my favorite stone

it is
her birthstone
she said
suddenly
it went from
my favorite color
my favorite gem
to an embodiment
of her
my favorite soul

she wore
an amethyst ring
but her smile
was more precious
than any gem