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The dates are not yet completely red, and some are between green and yellow, with a ring of rouge, like the cheeks of a young girl when she is stunned. The sunlight slants through the gaps between the leaves, and the light spots are broken into pieces, gently swaying on the dates and among the branches and leaves, like many golden dreams floating in the silence. When you reach out and touch one, you can feel the sweetness accumulating inside under the smooth and slightly cool skin. This sweetness is restrained, not as ostentatious as the fragrance of flowers. It only bursts into your teeth and cheeks when you accidentally bite it. I think this tree is also lonely, standing year after year, turning wind and rain into simple fruits. Suddenly, I remembered what the ancients said, "Jujube flowers can become fruit even when they are small." A kind of gentle respect filled my heart. This humble creature turns out to contain the truth of such a tenacious and abundant life.