Imagine job benefits that sparkle, like one free dish a day.

This character could be a picture of an "iron rice bowl." "Iron rice bowl" 铁饭碗 tiě fàn wǎn is a Chinese term for an occupation with guaranteed job security. (Wikipedia)

The hand of this ceremonial soldier felt chafed and itchy, but he resisted scratching it.

bell on collar

derivatives: 大 *large dog, 犭 *Aesop

as a component: “犬字旁”

fallen tree pretending to be a bridge

An autumn heart is a gloomy one, dreading the winter.

Speedy with Baiting Needles: Hearing the best prospects are out west, the Okies keep moving, only stopping for some speedy fishing with baiting needles to resupply their food.

Picture someone growing up eating a vegetarian diet and wearing vegan fine silk.

coconut trees in Jerusalem

children look up to the old people OR the old people dominate the children

You tell yourself to go with the flow, and your head obeys.

Picture a page from a book floating down the stream, obeying the current.

“The Crazy King”  This is the fable of King Lear. After relinquishing his power and land to two of his daughters who falsely profess their love, the king becomes destitute and insane. Moral: Actions speak louder than words. (Fables)

because of the excess of people in the queue, it moved very slowly

wooden imitation of the flower sun dog mirage

These are trousers you wear in the garage.

Using your two hands to pull out ten plants at once.

Alternatively: 十 + 艹 ten + flowers

as a component: “四字头”

moisten your lips in anticipation of the wealth inside the king’s gate

Our corsages have a signature style, using a spear head for a fastener. Grooms love the manly look. (Wedding Planner)