Water Lilies Resting Along West Lake

In early summer, water lilies quietly bloom along Hangzhou’s West Lake. Their rounded leaves spread across the surface, while blossoms lean gently toward the light, calm and unhurried. A soft breeze ripples the water, setting the lily shadows in motion. Passersby slow their steps, lingering for a moment longer. Without seeking attention, the water lilies infuse West Lake with a tender poetry, softly welcoming the arrival of summer.