Rose's

The person who did this was Jack Benny.... > > > > You have to read this it is absolutely beautiful...... > > > > 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 > > P laced 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 > > To live without her mate. > > With loneliness and solitude, > > That had become her fate. > > > > Then, the very hour, > > 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 would > > 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. > > Or 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 f ind 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.