To Grandma

When it gets dark and it seems like it's about to rain, my grandmother used to hum this song to soothe me during my childhood.

As an adult, I reflect on the hardships my grandmother endured in her time, and the golden era that once was. The beautiful Taiwan blue magpie, the decorative tiles symbolizing blessings—these represent my grandmother's era of grace.

The nurturing love of my grandmother, along with the Taiwan that raised me, shaped my youth just as a mother would. Like a faint light in the darkness, she taught me not to fear the storm, but to face the future with courage.