#silent interaction

Hands in hands

as the officiate muttered something about sickness

and health and rings of infinity.

  She squeezed

and he tapped his giant thumb

gently on her dainty hand.

  Protection and comfort and strength

And agreement.

Unity in a non-circular shape.

  Eyes locked

and toothy smile unwavering

as her hands shook beneath

the caress

of his giant thumbs,

stroking calm into her veins.

  She smiled. Hard.

They saw her dress

and he saw her fears

and hope and joy and

assured her with his still gaze