People write about Suzhou all the time,

But never seem to do it in rhyme,

So I thought what the hell I’ll give it a go,

And so here we are I’ll be done in a mo.

There are gardens a plenty for all to see,

The Master of Nets, The Lingering Garden and the Couple’s Retreat To name but three,

We have Tiger Hill and JInji Hu,

But you might still discover something new.

It has character and history,

It has longevity and mystery,

It has beauty and culture,

It has canals and boats,

Around the old city there is a wonderful moat,

The food is tasty but a little too sweet,

So I will add some chilly and eat some meat.

 

I like to walk the old streets and the lanes of the past,

I like it here because the pace of life is not fast,

There are over 6 million people, but you would not know it,

So let’s keep it to ourselves we don’t want to blow it.

 

At night the city is reborn in the light,

New life has been given and it’s a wondrous sight,

The colours abound and the buildings look new,

The canals are exquisite, many colours and hue,

So to one and all this is Suzhou for me,

Oh and don’t forget to come here and drink the tea,

The tea is expensive, the tea is divine,

And always remember if you have the time,

To come to Suzhou to look and explore,

‘Cause everyday you will find more and more.