For the longest time, I had been searching for a golden box
that would contain my life, and I could savor its contents during my idle
moments. But I could not find it until one day, I looked up at the winding
mountain road on the outskirts of the town, and that's when I discovered...
Once upon a time, the wild mountains had no paths, but after years of
changes and transformations, a provincial highway descended from the
heavens. The road traverses many tourist attractions and is full of
beautiful scenery, with twists and turns that create a serene and tranquil
atmosphere.
Driving on this mountainous road in the morning is truly a luxury! Whether
it's the clouds enveloping the mountains or the mountains embracing the
clouds, they always cling to each other. Mist emanates from the ground and
caresses the road. The forest is shaded, and the birds chirp, making it feel
like a paradise on earth. Yet, even in this dreamlike scenery, on this
winding road, there have been frightening traffic accidents that have
resulted in many fatalities. How ironic that such a beautiful road can also
harbor death and disaster!
Whenever we go back to our hometown, we always pass through this road. I
remember when I was young, sitting in the car with my parents as we drove
along the winding mountain road illuminated by starlight. My heart was
always in my throat. We passed through one sinister mountain bend after
another, with trees that seemed to have gnashing teeth and claws, surrounded
by an eerie stillness. The faint glow of the motorcycle headlights guided us
forward. As the car went around a large bend, suddenly my eyes lit up, and I
saw a dazzling little town that glowed like a sea of light, making me feel
warm inside. It was the first time I experienced the feeling of "when the
mountains are high and the waters are deep, one doubts there's a way
through, but then suddenly one comes upon a village shrouded in willows and
lit by flowers"!
Ah, all of this is just life, isn't it? When you enjoy its beauty, disasters
lurk around you; when you sink into despair and helplessness, hope
occasionally emerges, even infinite brightness... Life's moments occur on
this winding mountain road...
Finally, I found something that could contain life, but it wasn't the golden
box of my dreams; it was the winding mountain road. On this road, you can
choose to fall, but you cannot choose to retreat; you can choose to be
casual, but you cannot seek shortcuts. As for me, I will always move forward
on the winding mountain road of life, never backing down! |