One Small Push
Takumi gives Ken courage
I could not change history for Ken.
But maybe I could give him a little .
"Ken, I have seen many great painters," I said.
"They have never stopped, even in hard times."
"You have a real for art," I told him.
Ken looked up at me with eyes.
"Do you really think so?" he asked.
"Yes, I do. Never give up your dream," I said.
"Please keep your brushes close to you."
"Draw every day, even one small line."
" in your own heart," I said warmly.
Ken was silent for a long .
Then a bright light returned to his eyes.
"I have wanted to hear those words," he said.
"Thank you, Takumi. I will not stop now."
"I have found my again," Ken smiled.
He picked up his pencil with strong, sure hands.
He drew the wide sky with happy, lines.
"One day, my paintings will travel far," he said.
I felt warm and inside my .
I did not change any big or famous .
I only gave my young grandfather one small .
"Follow your dream, Ken," I said softly.
The sun set slowly behind the green hills.