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| Original Title | 優しき歌 Ⅰ・Ⅱ |
|---|---|
| Author | 立原 道造 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Amidst lingering snow and awakening blossoms, a voice whispers of seasons past and present—a soul suspended between memory and longing. Spring’s arrival stirs forgotten villages where snapdragons once bloomed, goats cried, and mornings unfolded like fragile silk. Clouds burn brightly above distant ridges, vanishing as quickly as they appear, while shadows weave delicate patterns under sunlit eaves. April’s winds carry faint words, and birds sing joyfully to no one, their melodies mingling with the murmur of streams. A heart waits, near bursting, for one who softens days with quiet grace. \nNights wander through towns where closed windows hum distant songs, and twilight stains grass with fugues of unspoken beauty. Bouquets of unnamed flowers become silent promises; laughter echoes in fields where thistles sway under clouded skies. Time flows like an old stream—its waters hold aged sorrows, wild roses, and melodies that awaken tender eyes. \nIn woods where ladybugs sleep and shadows sing summer’s forgotten tunes, solitude blooms alongside flowers. Footprints fade on February snow, yet hope lingers: birds will return, smiles will be exchanged, and love—transient as petals—might endure. Through desolate fields and autumn’s crimson light, two gazes drift apart, yearning for reunion under endless skies. A quiet song lingers, asking: *Where do you dwell within me?* |
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