We are all are swallow in this life and if we don’t have a sick girl to help us through it’s going to be very hard. In the story “Under the Rice Moon,” a swallow who used to fly under the rice moon is caged up and traded like a baseball card, then is gifted to an ill girl who lets him free and is the only one who understands this bird. Even though what was a summary of the story, that 's not what it 's about you need to read through the lines. When you do you will find that message, that is some people has a strong heart and never forget your roots. Some people have so much kindness that they don 't know what to do with it. Life is full of ups and downs so you need to find someone that helps you keep your balance. In the story