Buzz
My name is Simon. When I was born, only my beloved Blansot mother was by my side. She always showered me with love and bestowed the best feelings upon me. People praised my mother as the most beautiful in the village. However, I don't have a father. I wonder who my father is? It's terrifying to think about when I start going to school.
It was an afternoon, and I was lying comfortably on the grassy field, basking in the warm sunlight. I felt at ease after shedding tears earlier, and now I longed to nap on this meadow. I looked around and spotted a green lizard. I decided to catch it. The little creature struggled to escape. It reminded me of a narrow wooden toy with interlocking letters. Longing to go home, remembering my mother, I resumed crying. I recited a prayer before bedtime, but it didn't stop my tears; I cried even more. Suddenly, a firm hand rested on my shoulder and said:
- What troubles you, my child?
Startled by the deep voice, I turned to see a big man with black, curly hair. His face was incredibly kind. I didn't know this man, but feeling close to him, I tearfully replied:
- They bullied me because I don't have a dad...
After hearing me say that, the worker uncle affirmed that everyone has a dad. But I still cried and replied, 'I don't have a dad.' Then, the uncle gently told me that his family would give me a dad, so I followed him home. On the way, the worker held my hand, smiling. I felt warmth from those calloused hands. Upon arriving home, I saw my beloved mother standing at the door, worried about my late return. I ran to hug her, explaining the reason for my delay. Luckily, I encountered this kind worker. After telling the story of being bullied for not having a dad, my mother's cheeks turned red; I knew she was also very upset. At that moment, I had the thought that this worker would be my dad. I ran to him and said:
- Would you like to be my dad?
The man didn't answer me immediately but remained silent. It was then that I said if he didn't want to be my dad, I would jump into the river and drown. I was genuinely happy when, after saying that, he looked at me and smiled:
- Yes, indeed. Would you like that, kiddo?
I was overjoyed and immediately asked for the uncle's name. So, what's your name, uncle?
- Philip - the man replied.
I tried to remember the name right away and engraved it in my mind. From now on, I had a dad. The man lifted me up, kissing my cheek. Since then, I've been incredibly happy because now I have a dad.
The next day at school, I was still teased by my classmates. However, I stood strong and challenged them, saying that I had a dad. My dad's name is Philip. I won't run away anymore; I'll face it. Right after that, the teacher rescued me and took me home. From now on, I'll only remember my dad's name, Philip. I feel so lucky to have met that man.
Alongside the essay 'Imagine Yourself as Ximong, Narrate the Story of Father Philip,' students and teachers can refer to other exemplary essays such as Character Analysis of Philip in the short story 'Ximong's Father,' Thoughts on the character Ximong after reading the story 'Ximong's Father,' Imagine yourself as Ximong and then narrate the story 'Ximong's Father,' or even the section on Composing the essay assignment on self-narrative.
