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Subject: [NEWGEN-L] Roses
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 15:53:49 EDT

This is non'genealogy, but I thought it was so pretty. I had to share with
this list

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
>>And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
>>The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
>>The card said, "Be my Valentine", like all the years before.
>>Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
>>"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.
>>My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
>>She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
>>She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
>>Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
>>He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
>>Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
>>She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
>>Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
>>She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
>>While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
>>A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
>>With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
>>Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
>>The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door.
>>She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in
>>shock.
>>Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
>>The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
>>Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?
>>"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
>>The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know.
>>The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance.
>>Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.
>>There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
>>And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
>>There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
>>He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago.
>>Then, should ever I find out that he's no longer here,
>>That's the card that should be sent to you, the following
>>year."
>>She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing
>>hard.
>>Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
>>Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
>>Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
>>
>>
>>"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
>>I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome.
>>I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
>>For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
>>The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
>>I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife.
>>You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
>>I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
>>I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
>>That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.
>>When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
>>That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
>>I have always loved you and I know I always will.
>>But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still.
>>Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
>>I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
>>The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
>>When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock.
>>He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
>>But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
>>To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
>>And place the roses where we are, together once again.
>>
>>Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
>>Someone who changes your life just by being part of it.
>>Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop;
>>Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the
>>world.
>>Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door
>>just
>>waiting
>>for you to open it.
>>
>>
>>This is Forever Friendship.
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