From one fallen leaf to another, time flows in the cycle of the seasons. When I set foot on this old street again, the familiar and distant memories seemed to be gently blown by an autumn breeze and flooded back to my heart. Lao Cai, the place that carries my childhood and youth, has witnessed too many changes, but it still maintains its unique charm and feelings.
The old street is not long, but it has the atmosphere of history. The buildings on both sides seem to be the guardians of time, vicissitudes and tenacity. The blue bricks and black tiles, wooden doors and windows have long been replaced by high-rise buildings, but those weathered ancient trees still stand, witnessing the changes of the old street.
I remember when I was a child, Lao Cai was our paradise. We're here to chase and play. Whenever summer comes, we will enjoy a carefree childhood time under the big trees, listening to the sound of cicadas and the breeze blowing. In winter, we will build snowmen and have snowball fights behind the snow, feeling the purity of snowflakes and the warmth of winter.
The shops on the old street also record the traces of time. That long-established pastry shop used to be our favorite place after school. Sweet and savory pastries with an alluring aroma that makes every bite a taste of childhood. And that stationery store was my childhood dream. It's filled with colorful pens and paper, and I can't put down every piece of stationery. Whenever a new semester comes, I can't wait to come here and choose my favorite stationery.
Over time, Lao Cai has also undergone drastic changes. The shops and buildings that once accompanied us are gradually disappearing and replaced by modern high-rise buildings. However, despite the drastic changes in the face of Lao Cai, it is still the place that haunts us.
Now I am grown up**. But every time I come back here, those dusty memories seem to be reawakened. I still vividly remember the scenes of running and playing on this street with my friends in those years, and those happy times seem like yesterday. I have tasted the ups and downs of life on this street, and I have spent an unforgettable time of youth with my friends here. These memories are the most precious treasure of my life and the most precious gift that Lao Cai has left me.
Although today's old street is no longer the same as it was when it was a child, it is still full of life and people's emotions. Here, I have witnessed the changes of the times and the progress of society, as well as people's pursuit and yearning for a better life. And those memories and emotions have been deeply imprinted in my heart and have become the most beautiful scenery in my life's journey.
Walking down the old street, I couldn't help but think about the meaning and value of time. Time flies, time is like a song, we can't stop the passage of time and the changes of years. However, we can cherish the present, be grateful for the past, and look forward to the future. We can fill our lives with meaning and value, and make our life journey more exciting and beautiful.
At the end of the old street, I stopped and looked back at the street that once accompanied me when I grew up. It has witnessed my growth and changes, as well as the joys, sorrows, and life trajectories of countless people. Here, we were young and frivolous, full of dreams;Here, we have gone through an unforgettable journey together. Now, although we have long gone our separate ways, those good memories and emotions are forever engraved in our hearts.
Then I understood a truth: no matter how time changes, no matter how the world changes, some things are eternal and irreplaceable. They are our innermost emotions and memories, our yearning and pursuit of a better life, and our exploration and reflection on the meaning of life. Lao Cai is the witness and guardian of these eternal things.
The moment I left Lao Cai, my heart was filled with emotion and gratitude. Thanks to this street for accompanying me through a wonderful childhood and youth, thanks to it for making me understand the meaning and value of life, and thanks for allowing me to meet some unforgettable people and things. Now that I have grown up, I have my own family and life circle, and I have a broader vision and higher pursuits. But no matter when, where, no matter where I am, I will never forget the endless good memories and precious life experiences that this old street has brought me.
Editor: Kan Fanyuan.
Reviewer: Su Wentai.