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.