Histoires du bon Dieu

On a crisp October morning the narrator meets his neighbour on the street, and a simple exchange about the season quickly turns into a lively meditation on the mysteries that surround everyday life. The neighbour, with a calm yet inquisitive air, brings up the endless questions children ask about the world—how many stars there are, whether God speaks Chinese, and what the deity’s hands might look like. Intrigued, the narrator offers to recount what little he knows about those divine hands, promising a short, sincere story that could be retold to the younger generation.

The tale unfolds as a gentle, almost conversational myth, sketching the first acts of creation with a blend of poetic detail and modest humor. It sketches the separation of earth and water, the birth of light, and the quiet wonder that follows, inviting listeners to pause and imagine the texture of those legendary hands. Though the narrative stops before the grand climax, it leaves a warm invitation to contemplate the ordinary miracles hidden in daily encounters.