Mother's Diary (Stories and Haiku)

Mother's Diary (Story)

Oh, this is...
Mother's diary.

I flip through the diary.
Precious treasures spill out with a glow.

-. -. -. -. -. -.

"I will never forget the day you were born as long as I live."
The lovely scent of osmanthus.
Happy faces, faces, faces were all turned toward you.
The precious day my precious child was born."

"Growing up healthy and strong is what matters most."
Bring on the mud play. The laundry is a chore, but that's okay. Keep growing."

"You've grown a bit too much. You've become cheeky. But I'm happy about that. Really, I am."

"I want to keep these beautiful, precious treasures in my heart forever. I wish this time would last forever. Because you are my precious family."

"We talked so much, didn't we? Warm coffee and tea. We really have so many memories."

"Thank you. Your sleeping face. I gently tuck you in with a blanket. I wish I could stay like this with you forever, sharing this happiness. But one day, you will leave the nest. I was prepared for it, though."

"Since you left the nest, I feel a little lonely. But, well, that's just how it is. I won't let you notice it. I'll tell you that I'm living my life freely and at ease. You must live your own life. Be happy."

"Thank you for your letter. I am truly happy. It feels like you are right here by my side. Thank you. Thank you so much."

-. -. -. -. -. -.

......Mother. Thank you.

Mother. Were you able to go to where Father is? Were you able to meet Grandma and Grandpa?
I am doing well. The family is doing well, too.
Your grandchild is also growing up healthy and strong.
I wonder if I can become like you, Mother?
Mother. Thank you so much for raising me.

Mother. Thank you.

The End

Here are the wonderful haiku used in the stories. Thank you very much.

193.Tearing up the diary pages, mackerel sky

215.A first cry in the season of fragrant olive

125.Autumn weather, the voices of children running about echo

207.Autumn day, the shadow of a hat that has grown taller than mother's back

227.End of autumn, rewinding the camera film

235.Long night, two mugs in the sky

203.I don't want to sleep yet, so autumn stars

196.After the autumn rain, today is different from yesterday

45.From far away, conversing through letters on an autumn night

202.Visiting the grave in the season when spider lilies bloom

159.Carrying various thoughts, the autumn breeze

Thank you very much!

Thank you for introducing such a wonderful project.

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Afterword

I am grateful to have been raised with such care by my mother. I hope she continues to stay healthy. I should get in touch with her soon. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.