Text|Early Summer Quatrains

Author | Lu You [Song Dynasty]

The red and purple colors have turned into dust, and the sound of cuckoo brings the newness of summer.

There are endless thorns and hemp on the road, and I realize that I am a peaceful person.

The heavy rain carnival, the fallen cherry blossoms were handed back to the sunset by the wind. Yesterday's bright red is gradually covered with green, and the shadows of petals are fragrant in the depths of spring. The cuckoo sound is long and sweet. The patch of green we met at the corner awakened the unrestrained spirit we once had.

This spring is a bit regretful after all. The epidemic has made us suppress our longing for the things that are within our reach in normal times: a bouquet of gorgeous flowers, a hearty get-together with friends, and a spring night running among rows of people.

Perhaps it’s been too long in silence and too long in the dark, but we are all looking forward to this summer. The temperature in early summer is like a cup of refreshing warm water. It is not as straightforward as spring, but full of warmth and joy. The heat has not yet risen, and a passionate midsummer is gestating in the silence.

Gentlemen, please take a look and remember. The bustling spring is about to dissipate, and the bright sunshine will eventually break through the fog and shine into the future life. Let’s wait for the epidemic to subside and enjoy the wonderful time of summer together.

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