Hearts Pictures for Words (standard:romance, 1358 words)
Author: Snow	Added: Jan 28 2001	Views/Reads: 6870/3065	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
Their love spanned half a century, collected in his journal. "Heart's pictures for words," he always said. On the day of his death, she finds the secret of his love for her, which is nothing short of magical. Swans mate for life, and souls, far

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together with Charlie. 

Not sure what she was going to do, but knowing she needed to be there,
Ginny pulled herself together. Journal in hand, she headed off to the 
gardens. 

It was a glorious day, the sun was shining but not so strongly that you
couldn't enjoy it. There were soft billowy clouds against an azure sky. 
The fragrance from Iris Gardens was heaven sent. Already Ginny can feel 
her tensions easing as she heads down the path, strolling along and 
feeling her Charlie very near to her. Up ahead she notices a young 
couple sitting on a bench, fingers caressing fingers, eyes speaking 
where no words are needed. Between them a tall glass of lemonade with 
two straws entwined, reminding her of the reason she had come here: to 
see the swans. 

As she got closer to the couple Ginny had started to feel a little
flush, and needed to sit down for a spell. Devon and Meghan welcomed 
Ginny to their bench, and offered her some lemonade from a cooler, 
which she thankfully took. Introductions were made, and in a short time 
the young couple felt as though they knew this very special woman whose 
eyes sparkled so as she spoke of her late husband, and of his 'Heart's 
Pictures for Words' that had brought her once again to this place. 

After a while, rested, Ginny stood to leave, thanking them for their
kindness and wishing them joy and happiness in their love. 

As Ginny walked away Meghan felt a pull, some connection that told her
she would see this remarkable woman again. Although she wasn't sure 
when, or how, still she somehow knew ... that it would happen. She 
could still hear that soft voice, faint traces of a southern childhood 
in a time long past evident, speaking: "Swans... they mate for life, 
you know. That was Charlie and me. A pair of swans, forever." 

Upon arriving at the lake, Ginny took a few moments to let her eyes
adjust to the glare of the sun off the water. And, just as she finally 
opened them without pain... she noticed him. All alone to her right... 
the most amazing black swan that she had ever seen. Moving down the 
bank to get a closer look, Ginny's heart pounded fiercely in her chest. 
Why on earth was this creature affecting her so strongly? As she sat at 
the edge the swan came towards her. Now, right in front of her... she 
looked into his eyes... and she saw what only her heart knew she had 
been looking for... 

After a time, Meghan and Devon had decided that they would check and
make sure that Ginny was all right. They had not seen her pass by them 
on a return trip, and it was getting late. Leaving her in the park 
alone was simply unthinkable, and so they made their way down to the 
lake. 

Looking around they couldn't find any sign of her. Meghan felt drawn to
the edge of the lake... and holding Devon's hand tightly she went in 
that direction. 

On the bank they found Charlie's journal open, with Ginny's ebony and
diamond pin laying on top. 

Meghan picked it up and saw her name: 

Dear Meghan and Devon, No matter how busy your life becomes, Never
forget to record your hearts pictures for words. May you always have 
your love, your mate.....your swan 

Ginny 

Grasping the black swan pin in her hand, Meghan searched the lake.
There, just to her right, necks entwined... were two black swans... 
whose eyes sparkled like the diamond in the pin. 

January 10th, 2000 re-edit May 24th, 2000 Snow 


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