1. "Sent Off to Lin Zifang from Jingci Temple at Dawn"

Song Dynasty: Yang Wanli

After all, the scenery of West Lake in June is different from that of the four seasons.

The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red.

Translation: After all, this is the scenery of West Lake in June. The scenery is indeed different from other seasons. The lotus leaves reach the sky and there is endless green, and the lotus flowers are exceptionally bright and bright red in the sunshine.

2. "Su Muzhe·Burning agarwood"

Song Dynasty: Zhou Bangyan

Burning agarwood to relieve the heat. Birds call out for the clear sky, and they peek into the eaves at dawn. On the leaves, the sun rises and the rain falls, the water surface is clear and round, and the wind lifts them one by one.

My hometown is far away, when will I go? He lives in Wumen and has been traveling in Chang'an for a long time. May the fisherman and the man remember each other? In a small boat, I dreamed of entering Furongpu.

Translation: Burn agarwood to eliminate the hot and humid summer heat. Birds chirped for a sunny day, and at dawn I secretly listened to them whispering under the eaves. The emerging sunshine dries the raindrops from last night on the lotus leaves. The lotus flowers on the water surface are clear and round. The breeze blows and the lotus leaves dance in groups.

Thinking of that distant hometown, when can I go back? My family is originally from the Jiangnan area, but I have been living in Chang'an for a long time. It’s May again. I wonder if my friends back home are also missing me? In the dream, I rowed a small boat and broke into the lotus pond of the West Lake.

3. "Gift of Lotus"

Tang Dynasty: Li Shangyin

The flowers and leaves in the world are inconsistent, and the flowers enter the golden basin and the leaves become dust.

There are only green lotuses and red lotuses, which can be opened and closed freely.

This flower and this leaf always complement each other, the green is reduced and the red is faded, and the sorrow is killing.

Translation: People in the world have different attitudes towards flowers and leaves. When flowers are planted in copper pots, the flowers and leaves can only fall into the soil and turn into dust. Only the lotus has red flowers and green leaves that complement each other. The lotus leaves are curled and relaxed, and the lotus flowers are open and closed. The contrast is so perfect and natural. Lotus flowers and lotus leaves complement each other for a long time. When the lotus leaves fall and the lotus flowers wither, it is really sad.

4. "White Lotus"

Tang Dynasty: Lu Guimeng

Su Yin is so monstrous that she is not deceived by her beauty. This flower is truly in Yaochi.

Who knows that there is hatred in ruthlessness? When the moon is clear and the wind is about to fall.

Translation: Elegant flowers are often bullied by bright flowers. The pure white lotus really should grow in the Yaochi. Regardless of whether she is affectionate or ruthless, who will pay attention to her? I can only bloom and fall lonely in the company of the morning breeze

5. "Picking Mulberries: The West Lake is Beautiful After the Lotus Blooms"

Song Dynasty: Ouyang Xiu

The West Lake is beautiful when the lotus flowers bloom, and when you come to bring wine. There is no need for flags, just red buildings and green roofs in front and behind.

The painting boat is pushed into the depths of the flowers, and the fragrance is golden. There was a slight mist and rain, and I returned drunk with music and music.

Translation: The scenery of the West Lake is beautiful, and the fragrance lingers after the lotus blooms. Boaters come to enjoy it with wine and banquets. There is no need for flags and honor guards. There are red flowers as a building and green leaves as a cover to accompany the boat.

The painted cruise ship sailed into the depths of the lotus bushes, and the aroma of wine with lotus fragrance appeared on the golden cup. In the evening, there was smoke and light rain, and amid music and singing, the boat carried drunken tourists back.