清灵泉韵百花洲

The Delicately Beautiful Springs in Baihuazhou

当第一滴泉把生命的起点和终点演绎成绵长的情愫,人生的任何一段经历便与她相连。百花洲的水饱含、浓缩了泉城人家那最湿润、温软的乡恋。家家泉水路过百花洲,户户垂杨掩映明府城。在明湖路和县西巷的交界口有个高高的城墙一样的古老土台,那是泉城钟楼遗址。在暮鼓晨钟里,春秋荏苒,泉水跨越千年,流到今天。

There is a connection between our life experience and the water,as the first droplet of the spring has developed quite an affection for both the beginning and ending of life.Baihuazhou(the Hundred Flowers Islet) has a stretch of water which has within itself the warmth and softness of adoration for the city.Baihuazhou was moistened by the streams of the springs,while Mingfucheng(the Prefectural City of the Ming Dynasty) was shaded by the weeping willows by the side of houses.The soil seat at the intersection of Minghu Road and Xianxi Alley is the remain of the city bell tower.Though time elapsed with the chimes of the bell that rang routinely each day,the springs continue to flow forward,as active as before.Unlike the exquisite quality of renowned springs or the giant momentum of big rivers,the springs in Baihuazhou look rather unadorned since they have originated from the households and absorbed the essence of daily life.But it is because of the delicate beauty of the springs that generations of eminent figures in cultural circles were attracted to visit. 'Mung beans boiled in spring water taste different from that in tap water.It takes just ten minutes to get the bean pudding with a tender texture and a subtle flavor.' people who live in Baihuazhou said.In the past,there were clear streams burbling beneath the flagstone,and the households living around this area are still accustomed to drinking the spring water.