A Song For Lisa
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He looked deep into her eyes and at Terry. Instantly he knew without having to be told.
“Is it true? Are you the one I wrote to? Is this your son?” The elderly fiddle player was overcome. He recognized Jonathon, and knew that his instincts were correct.
“Yes, I’m the one you wrote to. This is my son, Terry.”
“I’m sorry, I feel weak all of a sudden,” pleaded the passionate Mister T.
“Please, sit at my bench,” suggested Lisa, helping him. “This is just as much of a shock to me as it is to you. Jonathon just told me who you are. I had no idea this would happen to Terry and me.”
“May I hold Terry?” requested Mr. Taniguchi in a low voice.
Terry studied his face for several seconds. When Mister Taniguchi took one of his small hands in his, Terry was not sure just what was going on, but instinctively knew that this man who had eyes like his was a friend. Mister Taniguchi held Terry tightly, closing his eyes against the flood of tears the evening had produced. Now he knew why it was so important for him to make this tour!
“Tonight, in a far land, I have found fulfillment and peace for the first time in years,” Mister Taniguchi told them, his face contorted with emotion. “For that I thank you, Colonel, and you Lisa. Can you forgive me?”
“Hush, Mister T,” demanded Lisa, embracing him. “The past has already been buried. Let’s lift our hearts and look to the future. I’d like to include you in our family circle.”
“Lisa,” interrupted the conductor. “Are you all right? You were magnificent tonight. The orchestra is coming in from intermission.”
“I’ll be fine thanks,” she replied, taking Terry from his grandfather and passing him to Jonathon. “Thank you for making this possible. I love you so much.”
Jonathon took Terry from his mother. “Lisa, will you marry me?”
“Yes, oh my… yes! I hope tonight never ends.”
And life becomes an endless song…
Chapter Twenty-Two
Postscript
On May 18, 1972, Second Lieutenant Terry Carter Wright, United States Army, graduated third in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Those who attended his graduation ceremony included the following:
His Mother, Lisa Carter Wright.
His paternal father and role model, Colonel Jonathon Wright, USA (Ret.).
His sister and best friend, Dr. Faith Wright Collins, MD.
His sister’s husband, Dr. Alfred Collins, MD.
His grandfather and benefactor, Mr. Horio Taniguchi, world acclaimed violinist.
The Song Lives On!
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