Dragon Boat Festival
For you, To my friend, colleague, or loved one
On the Dragon Boat Festival
(Or: The Day the Dragon Boats Go)
Midsummer mornings, the smell of leaves, and a quiet wish.
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A small thought about duet
Somewhere, a kitchen steams with bundles of leaves tied tight. The water simmers, and the scent of zongzi rises with the early sun. You might not be there to split one with me, but the taste lingers—sticky rice, a bit of salt, a date’s sweetness. That’s how you stay: a familiar presence in a simple moment.
Three observations for the occasion
Said out loud
What to say out loud
Here’s to the long days and the warm nights. To the silence that stretches between us but never breaks. To the times we’ve shared—not the big turns, but the ordinary ones: a shared pot of tea, a laugh over nothing, the quiet that sits easy. On this day for guarding against whatever comes, I hope you find your own peace. May your heart be steady as the water, and may you always have someone to split a snack with against the tide.
On the Dragon Boat Festival (Or: The Day the Dragon Boats Go)
I hope the scent of today stays with you, calm and true.