In a peaceful small Japanese mountain village, there was a kind - hearted old man. In the old man's yard, there was a tall persimmon tree, which was like the old man's close companion. Every spring, the persimmon tree would sprout tender green buds, as if telling everyone that new hope had arrived. The old man would always take a small shovel, carefully loosen the soil around the persimmon tree, and then pour some water on it, with his eyes full of expectation and love.
Autumn came, and the persimmon tree was laden with heavy fruits. Those persimmons were like little red lanterns, very attractive. The old man's face was filled with a happy smile. He brought a small ladder and slowly climbed up the ladder to pick the persimmons. Every time he picked a persimmon, he held it as if it were a precious treasure and gently put it in the basket. The leaves of the persimmon tree fluttered in the gentle breeze, as if dancing for the old man's harvest.
The old man divided the picked persimmons into many portions. He took these persimmons to the village square. When the adults and children in the village saw the old man coming, they all gathered around. The old man smiled and distributed the persimmons to everyone, saying, "This is a gift from Grandpa Persimmon Tree. Everyone have a taste." The children cheered happily and couldn't wait to take a bite. The sweet taste spread in their mouths. The adults also thanked the old man one after another. The whole village was full of laughter and joy, and the warmth of sharing filled the air.
Night fell, and the old man sat under the persimmon tree. The stars in the sky twinkled like countless eyes looking at the old man and the persimmon tree. The old man quietly looked at the persimmon tree, recalling the days he had spent with it, those days of watering, fertilizing and waiting for the harvest. The persimmon tree also seemed to be accompanying the old man. Although it couldn't speak, its presence made the old man feel extremely at ease. On this peaceful night, the old man and the persimmon tree were like a warm picture, full of the tranquility and beauty of the years.
