Boys in the City

Playground

November, 2023

In those sunny, breezy days, everything was enveloped in genial sunlight. The warmth of the sun kissed their faces as they played freely, their laughter echoing through the air like a symphony of pure joy. After hours of running and chasing, they would collapse in a heap, sitting or lying down, gazing up at the vast blue sky. In those tranquil moments, they all shared a common wish—to grow up quickly and grasp the mysteries of the future.

Back then, life was a whirlwind of unbridled energy and endless possibilities. They ran and chased with abandon, each sprint an attempt to capture the fleeting moments of beauty that danced before them. Their boundless imaginations transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary. A stick became a sword, a tree a towering castle, and the world around them a canvas painted with dreams. They once possessed an ever-burning flame of life, finding vitality and meaning in the simplest of things.

In their dreams, they return once more to that cherished playground. The scenes of their beautiful moments reappear amidst the interplay of light and shadow, each image vivid and full of life. It is as if time has folded back on itself, allowing them to relive the magic of those days when the world was a wonderland of discovery and delight.

That was your and my childhood—a time when every day held the promise of adventure, and the world was brimming with possibilities. As we reminisce about those golden days, we are reminded of the purity and innocence that colored our youthful dreams. The playground was not just a place; it was a state of mind, a realm where imagination knew no bounds and every moment was a treasure.

As adults, we often find ourselves yearning for that simplicity and joy, the carefree spirit that defined our younger years. Yet, even as we navigate the complexities of grown-up life, the memories of those sunny, breezy days remain a source of comfort and inspiration. They remind us to seek out the beauty in the everyday, to approach life with curiosity and wonder, and to never lose sight of the child within.

In our hearts, the playground still exists, a timeless sanctuary where the echoes of laughter and the warmth of the sun continue to nurture our souls. As we gaze up at the sky, just as we did in our youth, we carry with us the lessons of those precious days—the importance of imagination, the joy of simple pleasures, and the boundless energy that propels us toward our dreams.

In those sunny, breezy days, everything was enveloped in genial sunlight. After playing freely, they would sit or lie down, gazing at the vast blue sky, and at that moment, we all wished to grow up quickly.

Back then, we ran and chased with abandon, all to capture those fleeting moments of beauty. During that time, we possessed boundless imagination, turning ordinary things into astonishing adventures with a simple twist. We once had an ever-burning flame of life within us, always finding vitality and meaning in our everyday lives.

In dreams, returning once again to that playground, all the scenes of beautiful moments reappear amidst the interplay of light and shadow – that was your and my childhood.

Credits


Photographer

QIU ZI XUAN


Editor

PHILLIPE

TED LUO


Makeup & Hair


Stylist


SUN JUN HUI, WANG LANG QI (LONGTENG MODELS)

Model


ZICKNESS, UNTITLAB

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