鏡湖三百里，
On Mirror Lake outspread for miles and miles,
菡萏發荷花。
五月西施采，
The lotus lilies in full blossom teem. In fifth moon Xi Shi①, gathers them with smiles,
人看隘若耶。
回舟不待月，
Watchers o'erwhelm the bank of Yoya Stream. Her boat turns back without waiting moonrise
歸去越王家！
To royal house amid amorous sighs.