Unknowingly, I have spent 17 whole winters and summers in Zhanjiang. The college entrance examination is around the corner, and the day of leaving home to study is within reach. At this moment, I have never felt so strongly that Zhanjiang , what does this name that may not be familiar to most Chinese people mean to me? I suddenly realized what kind of touch and nostalgia the word hometown brings to me... ?
I will never forget the drizzle in Zhanjiang in spring, the pink buds from the trees on the roadside covering the path, the first majestic thunderstorm in summer, and the hot and passionate subtropical sunshine, which is everywhere , the chirping of cicadas, dancing butterflies, sweet jackfruit, longan, lychee, carambola, endless pineapple and pitaya orchards, blue sky and white clouds in autumn, plump sea crabs, golden Lianjiang in the warm winter Red orange, slowly turning yellow loquat leaves... ?
I can't forget the evergreen all year round, the old banyan tree that is still lush despite the wind and frost, the colorful shapes among the leaves and grass in the dreamy summer Various small insects, crickets that never stop chirping at night all year round, dense shade under the scorching sun, fruit-laden mango trees and tall mahogany trees everywhere... ?
I can’t forget the precious land in Cunjinqiao Park, the oath to guard our homeland, the white waves and the sound of fishing boats in the golden morning light of Donghai Island, the endless fish steaks on Techeng Island, and the dazzling exotic flowers in the Botanical Garden. grass, the legend of the divine turtle in Huguangyan, and the towering gantry crane and moored giant ship in the port... ?
I can’t even forget the raging typhoon, the silver-white warships of the South China Sea Fleet, the fishermen and The fruit seller wears a pointed hat on her head. I will never forget the simple folk customs, kind people, and fiery red land. I will never forget everything that took root and sprouted on this red land. ?
And this is just because I was born and raised here. I grew up day by day drinking the sweet spring in the ancient strata here, eating the rice growing in the rice fields here, and the sea fish growing in the blue sea water. This land gave me Endless gifts and touches, I understand what love is here, and also learn how to give love, love relatives, love friends, love strangers, love green trees, love birds, love the sea, love the blue sky, love the world , love this fertile soil where I was born and raised. Everything on this land has been integrated into my blood, including the green of the old trees, the blue of the sea, and the fiery red background here. ?
Maybe there are more beautiful scenery and more prosperous cities elsewhere, but for me, the loveliest place in the world will always be - Zhanjiang! She gave me everything, she is my everything, my life begins here, and I am willing to use my life to protect her beauty and never let her get hurt... ?