Language of Winter

Author: Li Xiaoming
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The biting north wind roars, showcasing the masculine beauty of nature. The world of winter is splendid, and snow is the best interpretation of northern winter, a gift from the winter wind. A winter without snow cannot be without plum blossoms; admiring plum blossoms in the snow has always been the favorite pastime of Chinese literati, who have used their pens to praise them. When winter arrives, all things wither, the earth sleeps, and everything seems so quiet. Yet, the wind and snow of winter also make people exceptionally alert. Thus, some say winter is a season for silence and reflection. A winter with snow is like a pure child, whose whiteness and transparency can cleanse all the impurities of the world, giving us a newborn world. A winter with blooming plum blossoms is like a steadfast maiden, whose beauty and strength are an irresistible charm, the dwelling place of the Chinese soul. A thoughtful winter is like a wise old man, whose tranquility and rationality are the highest wisdom in the world, always surprising you with bursts of inspiration. I love winter. I am the seed beneath the snow of winter, nurturing life while waiting for the awakening of thought.