Good Evening Everyone,
A good friend, Bruce Marsh, sent me this beautiful poem that I felt
compelled to share with my friends. I hope Bruce does not mind that I am
forwarding it to each and every one of you.
Brad
Get your kleenex ready!
>>>
>>> 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 har=
d.
>>> > >> 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."
>>> > >>
>>> >
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