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youxiaxiaolala 发表于 2010-7-25 23:38

7月26日美文赏析:Roses for Rose

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[align=left][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman][b][size=16pt]                      [color=red]Roses for Rose[/color][/size][/b][/font][/color][/align][align=left][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman][b][color=#ff0000][/color][/b][/font][/color][/align][align=left][color=#000000][font=Times New Roman][size=16pt][/size][/font][/color][/align][color=red][/color]
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[color=red][/color][align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]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 [b]pass away[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](去世,停止)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] .
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would [b]work out[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](解决,实现)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] fine.

She [b]trimmed[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](修剪,整理)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] the [b]stems[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](茎)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] , and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the [b]portrait[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](肖像,描写)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] 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 [b]solitude[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](孤独,隐居)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] , 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 [b]florist[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](花商)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] shop.
The owner answered and she asked him if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]"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.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]There is a [b]standing order[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](委托书)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] 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.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]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.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it were 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.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]You were my friend and lover, you [b]fulfilled[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](满足,实现)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] my every need.
I know it's only been a year, but please try not to [b]grieve[/b][/font][/size][/color][b][font=宋体][size=14pt](悲痛,哀悼)[/size][/font][/b][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman] .
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]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.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]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.[/font][/size][/color][/align]
[align=left][color=#444444][size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]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."[/font][/size][/color][size=14pt][/size][/align]

jammie 发表于 2010-7-27 16:28

a moved story

妞妞and仔仔 发表于 2010-7-27 16:30

OH,a move story

Kiele 发表于 2010-7-29 21:39

Roses and great love.

xinxinlove23 发表于 2010-8-8 09:20

the beautiful rose

sweet.lan 发表于 2010-8-8 16:16

Touching article. Is it a real story?

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