Colorful years

The next morning, as the sun rose, golden sunlight streamed into the city's streets and alleys. After breakfast, the students gathered together excitedly.

Teacher Hu and Teacher Chen appeared before everyone with smiles on their faces. They were about to lead these lovely children to Dayong Photo Studio to complete an important task—taking their graduation photos.

Speaking of Dayong Photo Studio, it's quite famous! It belongs to the county's cultural bureau and is a self-supporting, sub-departmental level public institution.

It's worth noting that this is the only photo studio in this small county town. Whether they are government officials, soldiers, students, workers, farmers, or businessmen, anyone who wants to take a photo to commemorate the occasion will invariably choose to come here.

When the students arrived at Dayong Photo Studio, it was already bustling with activity. The photographers were busy but organized, making preparations. All kinds of photographic equipment were neatly arranged, and the lights were adjusted to their optimal state.

The students lined up in order of height, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation.

As the camera clicked repeatedly, the photographers bustled about, adjusting angles and guiding students on how to pose.

Time passed by, and after more than an hour of hard work, we finally finished taking all the standard portraits of the fifty-four teachers and students, as well as the group photo full of joy!

This moment is of extraordinary significance for the graduating children. It is not only a precious commemoration of their five years of primary school life, but also a heartfelt farewell to their carefree childhood.

Thinking of this, Congcong was filled with emotion and a surge of feelings. He silently recalled those wonderful memories: his playmates, the fun interactions in class, and his figure running freely on the playground... All the little things flashed before his eyes like scenes from a movie.

Back home, Congcong remained immersed in these complex emotions. Suddenly, inspiration surged into his mind like a spring, and he quickly picked up his pen. His thoughts flowed like a tide, and in no time he had written a deeply moving prose poem—"Farewell to Childhood."

This poem reveals his deep nostalgia and reluctance to part with his childhood, while also showcasing his aspirations and expectations for the future.

In the early morning when the first rays of dawn are just beginning to appear,

As we embarked on our journey home, our hearts were filled with turmoil.

The instant the flash went off in the photo studio,

The smiles were captured, and time was frozen in time.

Childhood, you are those carefree years.

It gently ripples in every corner of the campus.

The laughter and cheers on the playground

Now it has transformed into the gentlest song in my heart.

In the classroom, we studied diligently for five years.

The pencil glides across the paper, and dreams take flight.

Those aspirations for the future,

Like a kite, soaring in the blue sky.

I remember that summer afternoon,

The cicadas chirped, and we chased each other in the shade of the trees.

The laughter of playing hide-and-seek, the lightness of skipping rope,

These were the most beautiful times of my childhood.

And there's the snowball fight in winter.

Everything was white, and we ran freely.

Her little hands were red from the cold, but her heart was warm as spring.

Because of you, because of me, there is joy spreading.

The teacher's teachings, like spring rain, nourish silently.

In the ocean of knowledge, we bravely traverse.

Every encouragement, every praise,

They are all dreams that we pursue in our hearts.

Now, we must say goodbye to this journey.

Go and follow the growth of the young.

Innocence is gone.

At the height of their youth and vitality.

Goodbye, dear campus.

Goodbye to those times that accompanied us as we grew up.

Although there are so many things I long for in my heart,

But we know that a wider world awaits us ahead.

Childhood memories, as radiant as pearls.

It connects the days we've spent together.

No matter where we are in the future

They will be unforgettable forever.

In the days to come,

No matter what difficulties and setbacks you encounter

We must bravely face and overcome them.

Strive for excellence every day and become a pillar of society.

Let us carry smiles and blessings.

Say goodbye to childhood and step into adolescence.

May our hearts always be filled with sunshine.

May our dreams shine forever.