Passing countless houses and their very backyards, there was a singular pattern which on a sole branch of each passing persimmon trees, left one single persimmon hanging all alone; could the various owners of those various persimmon trees all forget to pick that one very apparent fruit? My curiosity inevitably led to my inquiry to an elderly who knew much better than I, "how could they miss, picking the fruit that is, when the orange color contrasts the blue of the sky with so much strife?" by the looks of her complexion she seemed rather happy to inform me, "it is a mutual philosophy of the owners of the fruit trees to leave a single persimmon in case one little magpie starve during the winter days." Underneath the giving tree was a generosity one little bird never knew and a virtue that made the winter a little less colder.

oh, my, this is really beautiful, this philosophy.
ReplyDeleteIt really is, I felt really humble to know such kindness towards even little birds :D
Deletethis is so lovely. my mum always says its a good omen to feed the birds, and i stick by that too, x
ReplyDeleteHere magpies are considered a good omen if it caws(?) In the morning; it means a good person or good news will visit you.
Deletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you :D
DeleteWow, this is beautiful writing! You have a lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you Emma!
DeleteThat is such a lovely idea, and it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is :D
DeleteOh I've never seen a persimmon tree - that persimmon looks so lonely!
ReplyDeleteThe type of persimmon in the picture is very soft and eaten frozen during the winter days! It's really delicious :D
DeleteWhat a lovely post and sentiment.
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Thank you Allie :)
Deletei've never seen a persimmon tree. such comfort in words
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's a tropical tree, I remember buying them from the shipped section in the supermarket!
DeleteI never knew this, such a beautiful post.
ReplyDeletei love how you write, it feels like reading a novel. and also your pins of the week post is inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Adeline :D
DeleteHave a nice winter sleep Mr. persimmon three c: Xx
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DeleteGosh the way you write is so dreamy! I could sit and read all day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sentiment too.
Thank you Emma :)
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