Suzhou's New City Gate ~ The Gate of the Orient

I sit beneath a colossal gate A gate so tall it seems to reach the stars Like a secret entrance crafted by heaven and earth for Suzhou Leading to serenity, and also to dreams. The Gate of the Orient, its silver-blue silhouette reflecting the daylight Half embodies the gentle charm of the ancient city Half stands firm with modern determination. By day It resembles a Suzhou lady in an elegant cheongsam By night It transforms into a dazzling dreamlike figure under the starlight No words are needed Its lines and lights Speak the soul of the city. And here I am, sitting at its feet Holding a cup of matcha frappuccino Tasting the bittersweet flavor Much like savoring the gentle melodies of life. Time flows slowly between the ice and cream The afternoon breeze softly brushes my cheek Like someone once whispered a tender word without leaving a trace Yet it has already drifted far away... But at this moment, I have no desire to rush anywhere I just want to sit quietly with this blue sky, this gate, And this matcha-colored mood Experiencing the art of slow living. Some journeys are not about reaching faraway places, But about rediscovering the present.