Joy of Life
A family inclined to kindness and charity would grace the descendants. Thanks to one small act of kindness, by providence she comes across a grateful friend; Fortunate that her mother, has done an unperceived good deed…. Men should rescue the distressed and aid the poor… Who would have guessed that kindness in this world ultimately would be the road that one must choose, that proverbial fork in the road? Clouds of rain float on eastern winds as new vines start to blossom. Though drums of war roar too loudly and their brilliance has been lost, a green grass carpet greets the sun by the break of morning. Let us wait for the yellow leaves, a few gourds are harvested.
A Large Tree
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
In the midst of spring, various trees were stretching their branches and sprouting green leaves. Dongyi was near the seashore. The moist sea wind blew through night and day. It made spring arrive earlier and last longer than in other places.
No one knew how long the large tree on the outskirts of the city had been there. The tree branches grew straight and tall but had no intention of piercing the sky. Countless green leaves on the crown of the tree formed a large umbrella. It appeared particularly beautiful and benevolent. It blocked the sun in the sky, spilled down shade, and protected people entering and leaving the city.