The Farmer's Dream

    By Nguyễn Thị Minh

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    03 Dec, 2023

    a man in overalls and a straw hat holding a stick in a field of flowers with a sky background

    One day, after a long day of work, the farmer went to bed early. As soon as his head hit the pillow, he fell into a deep sleep. In his dream, he saw a beautiful, lush field.

    a boy standing in a field with a basket of flowers in his hand and a sunflower in his other hand

    The field was filled with crops he had never seen before. They were bright and colorful, and the smell was intoxicating. He walked around, marveling at the beauty of it all.

    a cartoon boy with a hat and a backpack in a forest with a bear and a bird on the ground

    Suddenly, a small creature appeared. It was a tiny gnome with a bright red hat. The gnome greeted the farmer with a warm smile and introduced himself as Tom.

    a cartoon of a boy with a backpack and a mushroom house in the background of a green field with a tree

    Tom explained that he was the guardian of the magical field and had been watching over it for centuries. He told the farmer that he could help him make his own farm just as magical.

    a boy and a girl are standing in a field with flowers and butterflies flying around them, and a butterfly is flying above them

    The farmer was intrigued. He asked Tom how he could make his farm magical. Tom told him that it all started with a special seed that he had to plant.

    a boy in a red hat is holding a bird in a forest with a birdhouse and a bird

    Tom handed the farmer a small, shimmering seed. The farmer took it with awe, promising to plant it first thing in the morning. With that, he woke up.

    a boy in overalls holding a piece of food in his hand and a hat on his head, standing in a field

    The farmer woke up, feeling refreshed and excited. He looked at his hand and to his surprise, the magical seed from his dream was there. He quickly got dressed and went out to his field.

    a painting of a woman in a dress holding a flower in her hands with a sunflower in her hand

    He chose a special spot in the field and planted the magical seed. As he covered it with soil, he felt a strange, warm energy radiating from the ground. He knew something magical was about to happen.

    a couple of kids standing in the grass near a tree and a house in the background with a bird

    Over the next few days, the farmer watched as the special seed sprouted into a small plant. It grew faster than any other crop he had ever grown, and it glowed with a soft, magical light.

    a painting of a girl sitting on a flowery field with flowers around her and a sky background with a sun

    The plant bloomed into a beautiful, strange flower. Its petals were every color of the rainbow, and its scent was intoxicating. The farmer was amazed at the sight.

    a cartoon of a forest with a little girl in the middle of it and a monkey in the middle of the forest

    Suddenly, he noticed that the other plants in his field were starting to change. They were growing taller, their colors were more vibrant, and their fruits were bigger and tastier.

    a painting of a man with a hat and overalls standing in a field of sunflowers with other men

    His animals, too, seemed happier. They were healthier, producing more milk, laying more eggs, and their coats were shinier. The farmer couldn't believe his eyes.

    a painting of three children wearing overalls and hats standing in a field with a man in a straw hat

    Word spread about the farmer's magical farm. People from all over came to see it. They marveled at the plants and animals, and the farmer was happy to share his crops with them.

    a couple of gnomes standing in the middle of a forest with trees and flowers on the ground,

    One day, as the farmer was tending to his crops, he saw Tom the gnome again. Tom congratulated him on his success and thanked him for taking such good care of the magical field.

    a boy and a girl are walking through a field with a sunflower in the background and a small wooden cabin in the foreground

    The farmer thanked Tom for the magical seed and promised to continue caring for his farm. From that day forward, his farm thrived, and he lived happily, surrounded by magic and wonder.