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The Most Romantic Thing

Dear Captain,

Life is still continuing, sometimes happy, sometimes upset, sometimes interesting, sometimes boring, sometimes active, and sometimes dull. Anyway, that’s true life. I accept all the states.

After a long while, I received Ling’s letter. In the letter, she shared me her recent life and invited me to visit her. The sanatorium she is staying stands by the sea. She said it very beautiful. What’s more, she made friends with an amiable and sophisticated elder lady. I feel glad for her, at least she is not lonely now.  She ended her letter by asking me a question:” How do you define ‘romantic’?”

That’s a question. Apart from the definition in the dictionary, I bet different people may have their own comprehensions on it. I try to explain it in my way, but somehow I can’t be satisfied with my words, as if they couldn’t follow my heart well.

Romantic can be a person, as well as a thing. As for a person, it can be a lover, as well as a stranger, according to my humble understanding. As for a lover, romantic can be a marvelous feeling.

Today I went to a park near a river and I saw an old couple, they sat on the bench and talked happily in the sunset. I suddenly was deeply moved, and I think that’s the answer I want. Also, I think of a peaceful song about it, namely the most romantic thing. Let me try to translate the lyrics for you, dear Captain.

Back to back we sit on the rug

Listen to music while talk about aspirations

You wish me more and more tender

And I wish you put me into your heart

You say you’ll weave me a romantic dream

For my leading you to the paradise

However long it will take

You won’t forget it as long as I remind you

The most romantic thing I can think of

Is to grow old together with you slowly

Along the way collect all little drops of laughter.

And chew them on the rocking chair when we get old

The most romantic thing I can think of

Is to grow old together with you slowly

Until we are too old to go anywhere

And you still regard me as your most precious treasure

                                                                                                          Yours sincerely

                                                                                                                  Nikita