The day before leaving Wuhan University
None of us expected it would be more than a temporary separation.
Now that four months have ticked away while we stay at home
When flipping through pictures of the campus
All at once our eyes brim with tears.
It turns out that in Wuhan University
There are still so many things we long to do:
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Photo by Yang Ziqing
Why not visit the archway gate again
After so many days away from campus?
Take a photo to record the first day of your return
At the exact point where you stood
The day when you first arrived.
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Photo by Tian Chunyu
Why not sit on the trestle bridge
To enjoy the scenery of the East Lake?
Still remember the one who listened by your side
When you talked about your ambitions
Above the placid water reflecting the sky?
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Photo by Xu Chendi
Why not get up early to watch the national flag raising
In front of the Administrative Building?
A walk in the dawn with birds twittering
In the early morning of Luojia Mountain
Will definitely make a sweet memory.
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Photo by Peng Min
Why not go to the Wanlin Art Museum for an exhibition?
Appreciate every piece of art there
Taking a photo with the Old Library
From the museum rooftop.
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Photo by Tang Hao
Why not go to all the cafeterias
That you haven’t yet dined in?
Watch the steam rising in front of the window
Savor “the taste of alma mater”
And enjoy your meal in the wonderful atmosphere.
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Photo by Tian Chunyu
Why not have a ball game with friends
On a sunny afternoon in the stadium?
In a delightful way you’ll sweat
And feel the breeze from the East Lake.
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Photo by Wei Jingran
Why not watch a movie
On the Plum Playground on Friday evening?
From dusk to late in the night with stars shining
What is memorable will be not only the movie
But the people who keep you company.
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Photo by Xu Chendi
Why not go to the library again
Borrow the book you favor
Or study by yourself in a quiet corner?
As the library reaches its closing time with music
You’ll recall the encouragement you gave yourself
When you prepared so hard for the final exams last semester.
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Photo by Duan Yuxuan
Why not carefully sort out all your books in the dormitory
And read once more the masterpieces you enjoyed most?
Do you still remember the sage who played the role of a mentor
And the story that made you wonder?
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Photo by Yang Ziqing
Why not take the school bus again
This time without anxiety and rush?
Look out of the window
Glance at the scenery along the way
And slowly recall things you did in those places
With people who meant a lot to you.
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Photo by Bai Qian
Why not visit the History Museum of Wuhan University
On the day when it opens?
Learn the history of the school again
Listen to the Luojia Forum carefully
And meet a Nobel Prize winner.
Don’t forget to climb to the highest point of the Old Library
Where you catch the best view of the campus.
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Photo by Wang Xinying
Why not manage to go up the “desperately steep path”
While looking at the scenery along the way?
Maybe you will miss the complaints while climbing;
Maybe you will recall the morning when you have an early class.
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Photo by Yang Ziqing
Why not count the steps of the Old Dormitory
And watch the sculptured beasts on the eaves?
Looking up, you will see the towering Luojia Mountain in the distance;
Looking down, you will smell the cherry blossoms.
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Photo by Peng Min
Why not lie down on the lawn before the No. 5 Teaching Building
To enjoy the sunshine and breeze
On an afternoon when you feel like doing nothing?
Feel the warm sunlight and the soft grassland
And the tranquility of Luojia is all yours.
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Photo by Peng Min
Why not go for a walk around Luojia Mountain?
Watch the sunshine coming through the leaves
As it sprinkles light spots on the street.
Breathe fresh air as much as you would like
In the “Natural Oxygen Bar”.
Admire “the complex of eighteen buildings”
And see if they are all different by taking a close look.
Maybe you are lucky enough to come across
an adorable fox named Luoluo.
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Photo by Zhong Zhuo
Why not stroll through Guangba Road
With delicious snacks that give off all that inviting smell?
Cherish the street bustling with noise and excitement
As there must be so many WHUers who loved it.
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Photo by Tian Chunyu
Why not play board games with good friends on the playground
With snacks at hand and stars at night?
If you are lucky enough
You can even hear the melodious harmonica playing.
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Photo by Xu Chendi
Why not stop before the “White House” on the way to class?
Take a photo of the beautiful decorations
Listen to the wind blowing past the pillars
And ponder the commitment of medicos.
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Photo by Shen Xiaoqing
Why not watch the beautiful clouds in the dusk
From the rooftop of the dormitory?
Chit-chat with your roommates
Or play the guitar
To accompany the melody of the evening breeze.
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Photo by F.G.L
Why not bring your beloved one
To the top of the Cherry Castle?
Watch the sunset from Luojia
Until the moon sheds its light.
There are three things I adore
The sun, the moon and Thee.
There are still places yet to explore;
There are still stories yet to happen.
We miss you so, Wuhan University.
When you get back to the beautiful Luojia,
Take your time to finish the to-do list.
Rewritten by Zhou Siyan
Edited by Li Yushan, ZhengYayun, Sylvia and Hu Sijia
