The sweet season it seems is late
and the pleasure of outings together
from a balcony lit by red clouds
whipped by a distant wind
the mist of loneliness dissolves
as our far-reaching spirits consider the sky
daybreak over the imperial city
two palaces towering high
the sight of Sungshao's flowering form
unrivaled by surrounding peaks
three rivers surging eastward
joined by the Mo and the Chien
yin and yang are in harmony again
the universe has regained its mean
boats and carts fill rivers and roads
the four quarters are open to all
the ancient walls have been repaired
the people are prospering once more
wherever we look we feel the excitement
of traveling while the times are good