This article is a short piece I wrote in December of ROC Year 99, submitted to the “Writing Is Storytelling” essay contest organized by United Literature. The topic was “If I Were a Bird,” and this piece won an Encouragement Award.
”If I Were a Bird”
“So hard — watch me!”
“Wah, I’m hungry, I want to eat.”
“Dad, Mom, you’re back — I’m so happy.”
“The silvery-white scene outside is so beautiful, and Mom’s wings are so warm.”
“Wow, so high! Can I really jump down?”
“Ah~~~ I can fly, I can fly! Dad, Mom, look quick!”
“Dad, Mom, I’m planning to leave home next week. I don’t know when I’ll be able to come back. Please both take good care of your health.”
“Are those creatures down there humans?”
“Ah!!! Everyone run!!!”
“Hello, I’m………, you’re beautiful.”
“Look — the dance of life I will offer you is so magnificent.”
“This is a treasure I caught specially for you — do you like it?”
“I’m so happy, I’m so blessed, thank you for being here.”
“Should we… build a nest together…?”
“Look quick — the little lives inside the shells are throwing a tantrum.”
“It’s getting cold. You stay in the nest and add some warmth for our children; I’ll go out and see if there’s anything to bring back.”
“Child, look — a worm has appeared over there, quick!”
“Day after day passes, gradually slipping away. Old companion, look — how are our children doing now?”
“I think so too. After all, he’s my dearest child. I believe he too will have a life journey worth being proud of.”
“Thank you, thank you our children, thank you this world.”
“It’s getting dark.”
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