On that afternoon when the drizzle fell, the alleys of my hometown were quiet and gentle, as if everything was gently crushed by time and turned into moisture and fragrance all over the ground. Raindrops fell silently on the bluestone slabs through the treetops, and the water droplets slowly slid down, reflecting the carefree figure of childhood. That time, although short, was like the first ray of light at dawn, warm and soft.
The old house in my hometown has mottled bricks and tiles, and wind chimes are hung under the eaves, swaying with the wind. They seem to be telling those dusty stories, and the laughter and crying in the memory are intertwined into an invisible river, flowing quietly. Children shuttled between the alleys, with light steps, and their hearts were full of infinite reverie about the future. That kind of pure happiness is like a flower blooming in the rain, simple but profound.
The rain wet the clothes, but it can’t wash away the dreams in my heart. The teenagers ran in the drizzle, their laughter accompanied by the raindrops, stirring up ripples. Although life has wind and rain, they are never afraid, because there is a firm force in their hearts that guides them forward. That force comes from the warmth and tolerance of the land of their hometown, and also from the companionship and encouragement between each other.
In this hazy rain curtain, time is like a slowly unfolding ink painting, with deep affection and concern hidden in the light colors. Memories are as fine as raindrops, but tenacious, reminding every wanderer that no matter how far they go, the tenderness of their hometown will always be the deepest harbor of their hearts.
At this moment, the rain stopped, and a soft light appeared on the horizon. The breath of the hometown is still refreshing, and the dreams of the teenagers set sail again with the fresh air after the rain. Although the years have passed, tenderness will last forever. In the hazy drizzle, their stories continue to be written and bloom into the warmest chapter in their lives.