Introduction:
Ah, the wonders of nature, so grand and grand, The 24 Solar Terms, each one with a stand. From winter’s chill to summer’s glow, Each season’s story, now we’ll go.
Spring:
First, let’s meet the sprouting season, When buds begin to stretch and reach. The Chinese call it “Chun,” the gentle breeze, Bringing warmth, as the world does ease.
(Verse 1) Spring arrives with the First Snow, the sun so fair, And as it climbs, the frost starts to depart. Then comes the “Rush Hour,” with the winds that rise, And lastly, the “Awakening,” where all things arise.
Summer:
Now, let’s bask in the sun’s golden rays, Summer, the longest day, the longest nights away. It’s hot and sunny, the sky so clear, But watch out, the Dragon’s Child appears.
(Verse 2) Summer’s start is “Grain in Ear,” with the wheat all tall, Then “Slight Heat” takes over, as the heat does fall. Next, the “Great Heat” comes, the sun so strong, And “Dog Days” arrive, when the sun does belong.
Autumn:
Autumn, with its leaves of red and gold, Brings cooler days and longer nights of old. The air is crisp, the days are short, And the harvest moon, a beacon bright.
(Verse 3) The year begins with “White Dew,” as the dew does rise, Then “Frost,” when the chill starts to surprise. After that, the “Autumn Equinox,” with equal day, And finally, the “Hail,” when the storm does sway.
Winter:
Last but not least, the frosty winter’s chill, When the world is wrapped in white, and the days are short. The sun is low, the days are cold, But the solstice near, with light it’s bold.
(Verse 4) Winter starts with “Winter Solstice,” when the light does stay, Then “Big Cold,” with the ice that stays. After that, the “Lunar New Year,” with cheer and mirth, And “Severe Cold,” where the frost is worth.
Conclusion:
So there you have it, the secrets of nature, The 24 Solar Terms, each with a nature. From spring to winter, through each season’s tale, Nature’s wonders, a story to enthrall.