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The love around me is abundant like the countless stars in the sky, but the
deepest affection I feel comes from a mother's love. Mothers of the stars are
the blue sky; mothers of small fish are the earth; mothers of seeds are the
earth, and my mother is a woman who loves me deeply.
On a beautiful morning, it was my birthday. My dad was away on a business
trip, and my mom, as usual, cooked for me and went to work. I felt a bit
disappointed because my mom had forgotten that it was my birthday. However, I
told myself, "No, my mom wouldn't forget my birthday. Maybe she'll surprise me
at noon!"
Time passed by minute after minute. Noon arrived, and my mom still hadn't
returned. I felt desperate, so I put on my clothes and went to the stationery
store downstairs. The friendly auntie at the store asked, "What would you like
to buy?" I said, "I want to buy a greeting card." She led me to the counter, and
I chose a heart-shaped card. The cover had three cherry blossoms printed on it.
When I opened the card, a beautiful melody played in my ears. The card was pink
and translucent, emitting a delightful fragrance, and it felt smooth to the
touch. Just as I was about to leave, the auntie called me back and said, "Here's
a wind chime for you, wishing you progress in your studies." I quickly thanked
her.
When I returned home, there was a faint candlelight in the house. I walked in
and saw a large cake on the coffee table. The cake had two chocolate-colored
layers, with nine candles on top. My mom came out and said, "Darling, happy
birthday!" Just as I was about to make a wish, my mom said, "I know what you're
going to wish for. You want your math grades to improve steadily, right?" I
happily replied, "Mom knows me well."
Late at night, I couldn't fall asleep for a long time. Today was my birthday,
but it was also a day of suffering for my mom. What had I done for her? I
understood that a mother's love is great and selfless. |
