Su Shi, a great literary master of the Song Dynasty, seems to have always been degraded in his life journey, but with his open-mindedness and endless talent, he turned adversity into a source of poetry. He once laughed about his "achievements", just the names of Huangzhou, Huizhou, and Shanzhou, which condensed the ups and downs of his life.
The Wutai poetry case once made Su Shi almost die, but after the disaster, he found a new interest in life in the land of Huangzhou. He tasted the rural style of "the Yangtze River around Guo Zhiyu, and the good bamboo and mountains feel the fragrance of bamboo shoots", immersed in the tranquility of the Buddhist temple, and copied the "Diamond Sutra" by hand, looking for solace in the soul. He reclaimed the eastern slope, built the south hall, was in the company of fishermen, visited historic sites, and lived a picturesque and chic life.
During his days in Huangzhou, Su Shi formed a deep friendship with Pan Bing and Guo Yu. When the twentieth day of the first lunar month came a year later, Su Shi recalled last year's farewell scene, and thousands of thoughts surged in his heart, full of poetry. He splashed ink and wrote a poem - "On the twentieth day of the first lunar month, he and Pan Guo Ersheng went out to the suburbs to find spring, and suddenly remembered that last year was the same day as the queen city to compose poems and rhymes". This poem is not only a cherishing of friendship, but also a celebration of the indomitable spirit of life.
Dongfeng refused to enter the east gate, and went to the village of the year. People are like autumn Hong, and things are like spring dreams without a trace. Jiangcheng liquor three glasses, the wild old smile warmly. It has been agreed that this will be held every year, so people do not need to give "The Conjuring".
The east wind of spring seems to have a soft spot for the eastern gates, and I have been reluctant to enter them, so I rode alongside you on a journey to find the villages of the past. Life is like a wild goose in autumn, every migration, there are traces to follow, but those old laughter and laughter are like a dream in spring, after waking up, only the faint fragrance of flowers in the air is left, elusive.
On top of Jiangcheng, the liquor is sweet, and only three glasses are enough to make people intoxicated. Those old people with vicissitudes of life, smiling like a spring breeze, warmed our hearts. If we agree, at this time of year, we will go on a youth tour together.
However, Dongfeng has not entered the east gate for a long time, which precisely uses anthropomorphic rhetorical devices to give Dongfeng emotions and choices. It lingers outside the door, still nostalgic for the beauty of the outside world. This description not only shows the agility and freedom of Dongfeng, but also subtly reflects the urgent feeling of seeking spring in Su Shi's heart. This emotion, like Dongfeng's nostalgia for the outside world, seems so real and strong.
The second sentence in the poem is Su Shi's affectionate memories of the past. He revisited the old place and visited it on horseback with his friends, as if it were yesterday. This kind of revisiting the old place can easily evoke people's feelings about the past. And Su Shi's use of the word "seeking" highlights his inner curiosity and spirit of exploration. What he is looking for is not only the changes in the village in a year, but also the pursuit of those lost beauty in the river of time.
The third and fourth lines of the poem are the essence of the whole poem. was originally immersed in the beauty of spring, but Su Shi turned his pen and cast his perspective on a broader philosophy of life. He observed that the wild geese came and went, year after year, without interruption. This kind of tenacity and perseverance can't help but remind people of all kinds of experiences in life. Just as the migration of geese can be traced, every stage of life and every experience is also a precious treasure. This kind of profound thinking allows people to feel the true meaning of life while enjoying the beautiful scenery of spring.
In the long river of life, there are always some emotions, past events and life experiences that ripple like ripples, leaving deep traces. However, as time passed, these traces quietly disappeared like a dream of spring, as if nothing had happened. Su Shi's feeling actually stems from the heavy blow he experienced from the Wutai poetry case. In order to be freed from this hardship, he exclaimed.
"People are like Qiuhong to have letters, and things are like spring dreams without traces. This poem connects the previous and the next, and skillfully connects the previous and the after. Su Shi used Qiu Hong as a metaphor to express that his life is like Qiu Hong, there are letters to come and go, but his whereabouts are difficult to find. And "things are like a spring dream without a trace", which expresses his indifference to the past, as if everything is like a dream, without a trace. This detached optimism, full of philosophy and wisdom, makes people fascinated to read.
The fifth and sixth lines of the poem describe Su Shi's joy of life in Huangzhou and the scene of spring drinking. "Three glasses of Jiangcheng liquor, Ye Lao smiled warmly. The "Jiangcheng" here refers to Huangzhou, which is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River. And "Wild Old Face" vividly depicts those old people with gentle smiles. Su Shi reveled in the mountains and rivers, admired the scenery of the lake and mountains, drank wine with the old people, and talked about life. This joy of life in harmony with nature is enough to dilute the troubles and past events in his heart.
At the end of the poem, Su Shi expressed his state of mind, he would come to Huangzhou every year to travel and enjoy the good time here. He told his friends that he was doing well in Huangzhou and that there was no need to worry about them. This powerful spiritual power of self-comfort is Su Shi's unique "Su Dongpo" spirit.
Su Shi's poem has a beautiful artistic conception and gorgeous rhetoric. When he was most painful and frustrated, he could still see the beauty of life. This spiritual power is not only reflected in his poetry creation, but also throughout his life. He uses his actions and works to tell us: no matter how difficult life is, we must maintain an optimistic heart to discover and cherish the beauty in life.
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