The Butterfly’s Bridge of Dreams
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- Jul, 22, 2023
- By Aikeley
- 我的英语写作
Once upon a time, in a small town on the edge of a vast land, there stood a quaint store, right across from the bustling movie theater. The town also boasted a well-equipped hospital, providing comfort and care to its residents. However, it was the untouched beach at the end of the land that captivated the imagination of all who lived there.
One sunny day, as the golden rays kissed the shore, a child with curious eyes roamed the streets. In her hand, she held a wounded butterfly, delicately cupped within her palms. The child’s tender heart led her to seek help, and she soon found herself at the door of the old store. The shopkeeper, known for his kindness, saw the child’s soft smile and the injured butterfly. Without hesitation, he gently caressed the butterfly’s wings and softly whispered words of comfort.
Touched by the scene, the child thanked the shopkeeper warmly before setting off to the movie theater with excitement in her eyes. The shopkeeper had gifted her a ticket to an animated film that centered around the very creature she now held dear.
Inside the theater, the child sat next to a teacher who noticed the girl’s mix of laughter and soft tears as she watched the butterfly’s journey on the big screen. Concerned, the teacher asked, “Are you alright, my dear?”
Through a smile, the child replied, “Yes, it’s just that the butterfly in the movie reminds me of the one I found earlier.”
As the movie concluded, the child left the theater, her heart filled with the bittersweet emotions the story had stirred within her. The teacher, walking beside her, offered a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Don’t be sad; in the movie, the butterfly lives on,” the teacher gently said.
Inspired by the movie, the child decided to visit the nearby train station. She boarded the train bound for the beach, her thoughts swirling like the passing scenery outside the window. Upon arrival, she discovered a swing set on the beach, and she couldn’t resist the allure of swaying freely amidst the beauty of nature.
While swinging, the child pondered, “If a butterfly can fly so gracefully, what can I do?”
In that moment, she realized her calling. She aspired to become a teacher, just like the kind teacher from the movie and the one who walked with her. She wanted to guide and nurture young minds, imparting knowledge, and fostering love.
Years later, the child’s dream came true. As a teacher, she sat on a bridge overlooking the beach, watching children play joyously in the sand. She smiled with a heart full of contentment, knowing she had found her purpose in life.
Every day, she would silently bless the children, hoping they would be like butterflies, laughing, crying softly, and gently touching the lives of others. As she watched them cross the bridge of childhood, she knew they would find their own wings to soar towards happiness and fulfilment in the journey of life.