Hi Ron. Very strong imagery here. I agree that "The beauty's in the holding" is much better than "The beauty's in the holder". That is the hook, of course, and is original, interesting and sings well.

The only other line which struck me a little awkward is:

"Though she teases When she pleases.."

But..I can't pin down exactly what bothers me about it.

Overall..VERY cool country tune here..

Ric Swanson
"New kid on the block"