East Bitter melon vs. West Squash

 From the east to the west, we blend the world with different tastes. One hard, one soft, the right mix make us feel sophisticated.

From the east wind I roll in, 

green armor, sharp blades.
Bitter on my first bite, 

then I feel soothing inside.
Bitter melon reminded us of -

the toughness in life experiences.
So isn’t it flavorful? 

Isn’t it a heal-

turning bite into something,

that enhances our feelings of tough life.

Steam it slow, squash fresh,

let the story soften at the seam.
Wash away the shadows,

 keep the edge for the taste -made.

East bitter melon, west squash—

Which meal shall you make tonight?
One brings bitter truth, 

one brings juicy arguments .
Wok goes whoosh,

 pan goes bang, 

let the flavors reflect -

what happened to us.
Bitter tough on one side, 

mellow soft on the other!

From east coast I across,
to the west hills I climb, 

vast landscapes so great,

the plants grow into different kinds.
tender look, diverse food,

Various dishes,
encourage us to be open-minded,

appreciate enriched flavors of what we taste..
 

  East bitter melon, west squash—

Which flavors would you like to try tonight?
One brings bitter truth, 

one brings a juicy argument.
Wok goes whoosh, pan goes bang, 

let the flavors show—

what we have tonight.
Bitter tough on one side, 

mellow soft on the other!

Maybe life’s not just one taste,
Maybe true understanding is multifaceted .
Slice, steam, stir up,
East bitter lessons meet West juicy episodes,

that’s the global flavor of our stories unfold.

East bitter melon, west squash—

let it steam, let it stir up!
Bittermellon learn to heal up, 

squash learns to spice on.
From the east to the west, 

we blend the world with-

different tastes.
One hard, one soft, 

the right mix make us feel sophisticated..

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