RING OF TRUTH

I was driving back from a doctor’s visit when suddenly I saw a gold clad Sphinx waving a cash for gold sign.

I look down in the ashtray and there lay a worthless piece of gold that had cost me dearly, in terms of money and years of my life that were wasted.

A few weeks ago I had slipped it off my finger noting that that would be the last time I would ever make the mistake of letting someone put a band of gold on that finger.

I pulled in the parking lot and went in to see the Pharaoh.

I laid the ring down on the counter and the Pharaoh looked at it with his magnifier and weighed it. I had no idea what he would offer me for this now worthless symbol.

I figured 20 buck?, I didn’t know, I didn’t care, I just wanted it the hell out of my sight.

Do I sound bitter???

I guess maybe I am, when I put that ring on, I made someone a promise.

I kept that promise, I guess the bitterness comes from the knowledge that she didn’t.

I watched the Pharaoh work his magic calculator wondering what number he would conjure up.

I figured it might be worth a pizza or something.

I was surprised when he said $101.00 smackers!

I didn’t remember what we paid for it, I know her engagement ring cost over 1500 bucks.

I told the guy that ring cost me 10’s of thousands of dollars and 10 years of my life.

Then I told him “Sold”!

I watched him take the ring back to the area where it would be melted down to be reformed into a new life. I hoped it would serve the next sucker better than it had me.

Now what to do with my reclaimed life and my reclaimed $101.00?

Maybe buy a supply of Viagra and spin the wheel of mis-fortune once again?

No thanks, dating is one thing, but as far as looking for a serious relationship, I’m good.

I am going to have one hell of a lawyer bill by the time we wrap this divorce thing up, I could just give it to her. Naaa that doesn’t sound like much fun.

Maybe I’ll buy the Viagra and go out on a non-serious date!