Letter home

My dears, I’m sorry I’ve been away so long. Here, the mulberry leaves are green again. Since I left, they’ve gathered cocoons three times. And now the rains will delay me even longer. I planted a peach tree at home before I left and now it must be taller than either of you. I think of leaning against the peach tree and watching you play and pick flowers. I know you miss me, for I miss you.