When two lives choose to intertwine,
let there be a Binding beneath open sky or warm hearth.
This is not a joining of halves,
but a weaving of whole selves, walking side by side.

The pair braids three cords:
one for feeling, one for thought, one for shared action.
Together, they name what they promise to hold:
not only love, but care, learning, and labor.

The Mothers are honored in the weaving:
Heart in compassion, Mind in shared vision,
Hand in the building of a life together.
The cords may be kept, or worn, or set aside,
but the bond, once made, weaves onward.

Explanation

When two people choose to join their lives, they hold a ceremony to honor their bond. They weave three cords: one for emotion, one for thought, and one for action. These cords show their promise to grow and build a shared life. The ceremony recognizes their love, but also their commitment to care for each other and the world together. The woven cords are a symbol of this vow.