Drinking on the Lake After the Rain (translation)
Jim Maybury

                                                     In the clear air

                                                                  light gleams

                                                                              on the sparkling ripples.

                                                      In the colorful mountains

                                                                  a rainy haze

                                                                              also charms the eye.

                                                      Comparing West Lake

                                                                  with the lovely Xizi

                                                      whether in subdued or in gay hues

                                                                  both are always enchanting.

                                                                                                      --Su Dongpo