Ornament

A ring on a finger

    serves no useful purpose,

Save to adorn the wearer

    and be part of looking pompous.

Yet it can be highly prized,

    it's sought after by many,

Greatly valued, though small in size,

     it's worth a lot of money.

           It's an ornament.

A pendant on a necklace

     when worn around the neck,

Brings no helpful benefits

     save attention to attract. 

Yet it may cost some pieces of gold,

     afforded by only a few

To the most discerning it is sold,

     for looking bright and new.

          It's an ornament.

Like pendants, necklaces and rings,

     many such things we love,

We're willing to pay a price, to bring

     home to our treasure trove.

          Such are ornaments.

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Ornament