Mountains and Villages

In memory of my days teaching in the village.

The girl who loved little cat dolls ran to the door, then suddenly turned back, racing towards me. The mischievous boy in class stretched out his tiny hand to wipe away my tears. The child who always begged to play with the tablet held back tears and whispered goodbye.

I realized then, their eyes were clear and bright, seeing everything with perfect clarity.

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